The power and the glory: life in the English country house before the Great War
(Book)
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Published:
New York : Basic Books, 2024.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
viii, 439 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Status:
Description
"Adrian Tinniswood reconstructs life in the country house during its golden age before the Great War, when Britain ruled over a quarter of the earth's population and its stately homes were at their most opulent. But change was on the horizon: the landed classes were being forced to grapple not only with new neighbors, but also with new social norms and expectations"--
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Hamden/Miller New Adult Nonfiction
305.523/TIN
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305.5 TIN
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Wallingford NEW Adult Nonfiction
305.5232 TINNISWOOD
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781541602793
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 391-420) and index.
Description
"Adrian Tinniswood reconstructs life in the country house during its golden age before the Great War, when Britain ruled over a quarter of the earth's population and its stately homes were at their most opulent. But change was on the horizon: the landed classes were being forced to grapple not only with new neighbors, but also with new social norms and expectations"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Tinniswood, A. (2024). The power and the glory: life in the English country house before the Great War. First edition. Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Tinniswood, Adrian. 2024. The Power and the Glory: Life in the English Country House Before the Great War. Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Tinniswood, Adrian, The Power and the Glory: Life in the English Country House Before the Great War. Basic Books, 2024.
MLA Citation (style guide)Tinniswood, Adrian. The Power and the Glory: Life in the English Country House Before the Great War. First edition. Basic Books, 2024.
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