Aristocracy
A Very Short Introduction
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ISBN:
9780199206780
Publication date:
19/01/2011
Paperback
144 pages
170x110mm
Price: 350.00 INR
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ISBN:
9780199206780
Publication date:
19/01/2011
Paperback
144 pages
William Doyle
Examines the definitions, structure, and behaviour of aristocracies, challenging some of the myths about them,Analyses their origins and considers the wider impact of their behaviour,Looks at the continuing influence of class to this day
Rights: OUP UK (INDIAN TERRITORY)
William Doyle
Description
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.
About the author
William Doyle, Emeritus Professor of History and Senior Research Fellow, University of BristolWilliam Doyle
Table of contents
1:Meanings and entitlements
2:Myths and beliefs
3:Living nobly
4:Impacts and legacies
5:Aristocracy eclipsed
References
Further Reading
William Doyle
Description
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.
About the author
William Doyle, Emeritus Professor of History and Senior Research Fellow, University of BristolTable of contents
1:Meanings and entitlements
2:Myths and beliefs
3:Living nobly
4:Impacts and legacies
5:Aristocracy eclipsed
References
Further Reading
James Fulcher
Ali Ansari
Rajendra M Abhyankar
Gil Loescher
Justin Gest
Mona Kanwal Sheikh
Partha Chatterjee
Harry Sidebottom
Mark Bevir
