Nicolson, Adam
Gentry: Six Hundred Years of a Peculiarly English Class
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007335503
- author:
- Nicolson, Adam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperPress
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.2 x 12.8 x 3.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Britain
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Gentry: 600 Years of a Peculiarly English Class Adam Nicolson's sweeping narrative explores the lives of fourteen gentry families across five centuries, shedding light on the creation of England's distinctive character. From medieval landowners to high-sea adventurers, these stories reveal the virtues and values that have shaped the nation. Through intimate and passionate tales of family saga, Nicolson draws on unpublished archive material to create a vivid portrait of gentry life. This is a history that reads like an epic novel, with a wealth of detail and insight into the lives of England's middling families. By examining the experiences of these fourteen families, from 1400 to the present day, Nicolson provides a unique perspective on English history, one that highlights the enduring qualities of gentry life.
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