Private Life in Britain's Stately Homes
Masters and Servants in the Golden Age
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Published:6th Sep '12
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Discover the real Downton Abbey as Michael Paterson explores the myths and realities of the golden age of the English country house
The Victorian and Edwardian eras in the run-up to 1914 marked the golden age of the English country house, when opulence and formality attained a level that would never be matched again. The ease of these perfect settings for flirtation and relaxation was maintained by a large and well-trained staff of servants. Although those 'in service' worked very long hours and had little personal freedom, many were proud of their positions and grateful for the relative security these gave. Indeed, the strictly hierarchical world below stairs could be more snobbish than that of a house's owners. Michael Paterson skilfully and entertainingly explores the myths and realities of this vanished world, both upstairs and down.
ISBN: 9781780336893
Dimensions: 195mm x 131mm x 20mm
Weight: 218g
288 pages