Life in the Victorian Country House

Name: Life in the Victorian Country House
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780747807506
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By Pamela Horn

Series: Shire History

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Life in the Victorian Country House by Pamela Horn explores the daily life and social dynamics within grand rural estates during the Victorian era. The book delves into the interactions between the upper-class owners and their staff, providing a vivid portrayal of both opulence and the rigid class structures of the time. Horn uses historical records and personal accounts to bring to life the experiences of those who lived and worked in these magnificent country homes.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the intricate dynamics of life in 19th-century Britain, particularly within the grand estates of the Victorian era. It offers a captivating glimpse into the daily lives, social hierarchies, and cultural customs of both the high society aristocrats and their domestic staff, perfect for history enthusiasts and fans of period dramas.

A highly illustrated exploration of the country house and the way it worked in the nineteenth century written by one of Britain's foremost social historians.

A highly illustrated exploration of the country house and the way it worked in the nineteenth century written by one of Britain's foremost social historians.

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A highly illustrated exploration of the country house and the way it worked in the nineteenth century, written by one of Britain's foremost social historians.

Country houses formed a distinct community and power base within the broader Victorian countryside. This book shows how landed families' day-to-day existence depended on the skills of the indoor servants who provided their meals and ministered to their general comfort, and the outdoor staff who contributed to their leisure and sporting pursuits.

Life in the Victorian Country House considers the relationship and the divisions between those living 'above stairs' and the carefully considered hierarchy of domestics who met their needs 'below stairs'. It also examines the wider social activities of the two groups who, while living under the same roof, experienced a very different daily round.

The book explores the preparations for house parties and the running of sporting events, as well as the important social influence exerted by the London 'Season'.

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Life in the Victorian Country House

By Pamela Horn

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780747807506

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Shire Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 501g

Pages: 128

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European History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Pamela Horn Series: Shire History

About the Author

Pamela Horn formerly lectured on economic and social history at Oxford Polytechnic, now Oxford Brookes University, for over twenty years. She has written a number of books on Victorian social history, including The Rise and Fall of the Victorian Servant and Ladies of the Manor.

Life in the Victorian Country House