Noble Ambitions
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Noble Ambitions
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Noble Ambitions by Adrian Tinniswood
A rollicking tour of the English country home after World War I, when swinging London collided with aristocratic values
As the sun set slowly on the British Empire, its mansions fell and rose. Ancient families were reduced to demolishing the parts of their stately homes they could no longer afford, dukes and duchesses desperately clung to their ancestral seats, and a new class of homeowners bought their way into country life. A delicious romp, Noble Ambitions pulls us into these crumbling halls of power, leading us through the juiciest bits of postwar aristocratic history--from Mick Jagger dancing at deb balls to the scandals of Princess Margaret. Capturing the spirit of the age, historian Adrian Tinniswood proves that the country house is not only an iconic symbol, but a lens through which to understand the shifting fortunes of the British elite in an era of monumental social change.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781541617988 |
| ISBN 10 | 1541617983 |
| Title | Noble Ambitions |
| Author | Adrian Tinniswood |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Basic Books |
| Year published | 2021-09-21 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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