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Aristocracy

- A Very Short Introduction
Af: William Doyle Engelsk Paperback

Aristocracy

- A Very Short Introduction
Af: William Doyle Engelsk Paperback
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Aristocracies or nobilities dominated the social, economic, and institutional history of all European counties until only a few generations ago. The relics of their power, in traditions and behaviour, in architecture and the arts, are still all around us. This short introduction shows how ideas of aristocracy originated in ancient times, were transformed in the middle ages, and have only fallen apart over the last two centuries. The myths in which aristocracies have always sought to shroud themselves are stripped away, but the true sources of their enduring power are also revealed. Their outlook and behaviour affected the rest of society in innumerable and sometimes surprising ways, but perhaps most surprising was the way in which a centuries-old aristocratic hegemony crumbled away over the last two hundred years. In this Very Short Introduction William Doyle considers why this happend and what remains today.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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Aristocracies or nobilities dominated the social, economic, and institutional history of all European counties until only a few generations ago. The relics of their power, in traditions and behaviour, in architecture and the arts, are still all around us. This short introduction shows how ideas of aristocracy originated in ancient times, were transformed in the middle ages, and have only fallen apart over the last two centuries. The myths in which aristocracies have always sought to shroud themselves are stripped away, but the true sources of their enduring power are also revealed. Their outlook and behaviour affected the rest of society in innumerable and sometimes surprising ways, but perhaps most surprising was the way in which a centuries-old aristocratic hegemony crumbled away over the last two hundred years. In this Very Short Introduction William Doyle considers why this happend and what remains today.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 144
ISBN-13: 9780199206780
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 0199206783
Udg. Dato: 25 nov 2010
Længde: 8mm
Bredde: 111mm
Højde: 173mm
Forlag: Oxford University Press
Oplagsdato: 25 nov 2010
Forfatter(e): William Doyle
Forfatter(e) William Doyle


Kategori Social- & Kulturhistorie


ISBN-13 9780199206780


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 144


Udgave


Længde 8mm


Bredde 111mm


Højde 173mm


Udg. Dato 25 nov 2010


Oplagsdato 25 nov 2010


Forlag Oxford University Press