Private life in Britain's stately homes
Paterson, Mike, 1956-2012
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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. Michael Paterson explores the myths and realities of this vanished world, both upstairs and down.
Main title:
Private life in Britain's stately homes / Michael Paterson.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Robinson, 2012.
Collation:
xiv, 271 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
ISBN:
9781780336893 (pbk)
Dewey class:
640.460942A640.460942PAT
Language:
English
Subject:
Household employees -- England -- Social conditions -- 19th centuryHousehold employees -- England -- Social conditions -- 20th centuryGentry -- England -- Social conditions -- 19th centuryGentry -- England -- Social conditions -- 20th centuryCountry homes -- England -- HistoryEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th centuryEngland -- Social life and customs -- 20th century
BRN:
395645