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David Cannadine

The Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy

David Cannadine

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English
Vintage Books
07 September 1999
History; European history; Social groups
""A brilliant, multifaceted chronicle of economic and social change."" --The New York Times

At the outset of the 1870s, the British aristocracy could rightly consider themselves the most fortunate people on earth: they held the lion's share of land, wealth, and power in the world's greatest empire. By the end of the 1930s they had lost not only a generation of sons in the First World War, but also much of their prosperity, prestige, and political significance.

Deftly orchestrating an enormous array of documents and letters, facts, and statistics, David Cannadine shows how this shift came about--and how it was reinforced in the aftermath of the Second World War. Astonishingly learned, lucidly written, and sparkling with wit, The Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy is a landmark study that dramatically changes our understanding of British social history.
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Imprint:   Vintage Books
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 201mm,  Width: 132mm,  Spine: 48mm
Weight:   635g
ISBN:   9780375703683
ISBN 10:   0375703683
Pages:   813
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Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  A / AS level ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Reviews for The Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy

A brilliant, multifaceted chronicle of economic and social change. --The New York Times No praise can be too high. --The New York Review of Books Cannadine has produced a great book, one that is comprehensive in its scope, and of critical importance. --London Review of Books This highly entertaining social history, full of fascinating anecdotal material...is the last word on the subject. --The Washington Post Book World An impressive volume that will be cited by writers on the subject for years to come for its immense learning and the care with which the author has organized a mass of material. --The Wall Street Journal


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