Courcy, Anne de
The Husband Hunters
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474601450
- author:
- Courcy, Anne de
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Weidenfeld & Nicolson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 13.4 x 2.5 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- History, Social History, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Husband Hunters: A Tale of Social Climbing in 19th Century Britain and America. In the late 19th century, a significant shift took place in British society. Young American women from wealthy families began to marry into the British peerage, bringing with them the glamour and sophistication of the Gilded Age. This phenomenon, which lasted from around 1874 to 1905, was marked by dozens of marriages between these 'Dollar Princesses' and British sons. Drawing on extensive first-hand research, including diaries, memoirs, and letters, Anne de Courcy presents a richly entertaining group biography of these women and their families. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these individuals and how they navigated their new roles in England.
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