Carol McD Wallace
To Marry an English Lord
- ISBN 13:
- 9780761171959
- author:
- Carol McD Wallace
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Workman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Ireland, British & Irish history, History of the Americas, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Social & cultural history, England - Social life and customs - 19th century, Heiresses - England, Marriage - Engl
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Nine American girls married into British peerage in 1895, including heiresses to railroads, pharmaceuticals, oil, and New York trolleys. This phenomenon, which began during the Gilded Age, saw over 100 American women swap dollars for titles. The story of these marriages is filled with vivid personalities, gossipy anecdotes, grand houses, and a wealth of period details. The book explores the world of Victorian and Edwardian society, including its etiquette rules and social norms. With photographs, illustrations, quotes, and detailed descriptions of the era's customs, To Marry an English Lord offers a lively and accessible look at this fascinating chapter in history.
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