Crook, J. Mordaunt (Joseph Mordaunt) 1937- Search this
Physical description:
xiv, 354 p. : ill., ports. ; 23 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
Great Britain
Date:
1999
19th century
20th century
Contents:
Crossing the line: the titled and untitled aristocracy -- The style of millionaires: country houses, 1810-1914 -- Privilege and the picturesque: new money in the Lake District, 1774-1914 -- The new plutocracy: London houses, 1870-1939 -- The age of money: images of a new eĢlite: The House of Commons, 1846: repealing the Corn Laws ; Scotland: new money in the Highlands and the Islands ; High society: the smart set and the souls ; Pall Mall and St. James's: the nouveaux riches in clubland ; The Royal Yacht Squadron: new money at Cowes ; Parliament, 1911: Commons, Lords and plutocrats ; Sporting rituals: shooting, hunting and racing ; Postscript: from Belgrave Square to Port Lympne