Musson, Jeremy
Up and Down Stairs: The History of the Country House Servant
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719597305
- author:
- Musson, Jeremy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Murray
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.2 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Social history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Up and Down Stairs: The History of the Country House Servant By Jeremy Musson The intricate hierarchy of servants that supported country houses was a complex system, with each member providing essential skills. This book brings to life the stories of those who lived and worked together under strict segregation, revealing moments when this separation was broken. From unpublished memoirs and letters, wages records, and newspaper articles, Jeremy Musson reconstructs the daily lives of domestic servants from the Middle Ages through to the twentieth century. The history of these servants is inextricably linked with that of the country house, which served as a symbol of power, civilisation, and luxury. The grand estates of Chatsworth, Hatfield, Burghley, and Wilton are examined, showing how these iconic houses were admired and imitated around the world for centuries.
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