Bailey, Catherine
Black Diamonds: The Rise and Fall of an English Dynasty
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141019239
- author:
- Bailey, Catherine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 3.56 x 3.56 x 12.95 centimetres
- Genre:
- Local history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Black Diamonds: The Rise and Fall of a Great English Dynasty tells the extraordinary story of the Wentworth family, one of Britain's most influential aristocratic dynasties. Their magnificent Georgian house, once the finest and largest in Britain, was surrounded by 70 collieries employing tens of thousands of men. At the heart of the story lies the emotive issue of coal, a key factor in twentieth century British politics.
This book weaves together family feuds, forbidden love, class war, and a tragic and violent death to reveal the turbulent history of the Wentworth family. With fascinating insights into the dynasty that once ruled Yorkshire, Black Diamonds offers a compelling new history of England's forgotten palace.
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