Murray, Venetia
Elegant Madness: A Social Hist
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140282962
- author:
- Murray, Venetia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 127mm X 20mm
- Genre:
- European history (ie other than Britain & Ireland)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Regency period was marked by turmoil and excess, with lavish parties and reckless abandon defining high society. This era, spanning the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, saw unprecedented industrial progress and artistic achievement alongside social unrest and violent upheaval. Venetia Murray's An Elegant Madness explores the scandals, courtships, and daily life of aristocrats during this tumultuous time, evoking the tempestuous atmosphere of early industrialization and revolution. The book is illustrated with rare contemporary cartoons, prints, diaries, and caricatures, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of those who shaped British history. For readers interested in social history and historical romance, An Elegant Madness offers a fascinating insight into one of Britain's most fascinating periods.
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