The Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy

The Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy by David Cannadine

This study is a history of the British aristocracy as it unfolded during the last century. The author recounts the process by which the notable and nobles lost their wealth, power and prestige, political assault mounted by Lloyd George, the terrible human cost extracted by the World War I, the breakup of great, landed estates in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, and the erosion of the traditional system of titles and honours. The author shows how the aristocracy tried to cope with the tide of events that led to their decline. They made careers for themselves as shareholders or heiress-hunters, novelists or Kenyan adventurers, ornamental directors or successful businessmen. They fought valiantly (and vainly) to protect the House of Lords, the Church of England, the agricultural economy and the union with Ireland, all of which is detailed in this book.

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ISBN 13	9780330321884
ISBN 10	0330321889
Title	The Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy
Author	David Cannadine
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Pan Macmillan
Year published	1992-12-01
Number of pages	816
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