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Aristocratic Vice: The Attack on Duelling, Suicide, Adultery, and Gambling in EighteenthCentury England,Used
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Aristocratic Vice examines the outrage againstand attempts to endthe four vices associated with the aristocracy in eighteenthcentury England: duelling, suicide, adultery, and gambling. Each of the four, it was commonly believed, owed its origin to pride. Many felt the law did not go far enough to punish those perpetrators who were members of the elite. In this exciting new book, Andrew explores each vices treatment by the press at the time and shows how a century of public attacks on aristocratic vices promoted a sense of class superiority among the soontoemerge British middle class.Donna Andrew continues to illuminate the mental landscapes of eighteenthcentury Britain. . . . No historian of the period has made greater or more effective use of the newspaper press as a source for cultural history than she. This book is evidently the product of a great deal of work and is likely to stimulate further work.Joanna Innes, University of Oxford
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'Aristocratic Vice'? A: 'Aristocratic Vice' examines the societal outrage against duelling, suicide, adultery, and gambling in eighteenth-century England, focusing on how these vices were perceived and treated by the press.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Aristocratic Vice'? A: The author of 'Aristocratic Vice' is Donna T. Andrew, a historian known for her work on cultural history in eighteenth-century Britain.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Aristocratic Vice' was published on June 18, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does 'Aristocratic Vice' have? A: The book contains 328 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Aristocratic Vice' have? A: 'Aristocratic Vice' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Aristocratic Vice' is listed as a new book.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Aristocratic Vice'? A: The book explores themes of pride, class superiority, and the cultural responses to the vices associated with the aristocracy in eighteenth-century England.
- Q: Is 'Aristocratic Vice' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Aristocratic Vice' is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in cultural history, social norms, and the historical context of the British aristocracy.
- Q: What do reviewers say about the book? A: Reviewers highlight Donna Andrew's effective use of newspaper sources and her ability to illuminate the mental landscapes of eighteenth-century Britain.
- Q: Can I find this book in used condition? A: Yes, 'Aristocratic Vice' is available as a used book in good condition, depending on the seller.