The Rise of the Nouveaux Riches
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The Rise of the Nouveaux Riches by Joseph Mordaunt Crook
This work describes the houses of the richest nouveaux riches - the Rothschilds, the Guinnesses, the Barings, etc. - and explains the economic and social context which sustained their extraordinary lifestyles. In effect, the book tells the story of the remaking of the British ruling class.
Joe Mordaunt Crook CBE is one of the leading authorities on Victorian Architecture and culture, formerly director of the Victorian Studies Centre at London University, and the author of numerous books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780719560408 |
| ISBN 10 | 0719560403 |
| Title | The Rise of the Nouveaux Riches |
| Author | Joseph Mordaunt Crook |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 1999-05-20 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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