Private Life in Britains Stately Homes: Masters and Servants in the Golden Age (Brief Histories)

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.

Title - Private Life in Britains Stately Homes: Masters and Servants in the Golden Age (Brief Histories)

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Author - Michael Paterson

ISBN 13 - 9781780336893

Imprint - Robinson

Publisher - Little, Brown Book Group

Date Published - 06/09/2012

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Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 131 x 195 x 20mm

Weight - 218 g

Languages - English