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The Long Weekend: Life in the English Country House, 19181939,New
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From an acclaimed social and architectural historian, the tumultuous, scandalous, glitzy, and glamorous history of English country houses and high society during the interwar periodAs WWI drew to a close, change reverberated through the halls of England's country homes. As the sun set slowly on the British Empire, the shadows lengthened on the lawns of a thousand stately homes.In The Long Weekend, historian Adrian Tinniswood introduces us to the tumultuous, scandalous and glamorous history of English country houses during the years between World Wars. As estate taxes and other challenges forced many of these venerable houses onto the market, new sectors of British and American society were seduced by the dream of owning a home in the English countryside. Drawing on thousands of memoirs, letters, and diaries, as well as the eyewitness testimonies of belted earls and bibulous butlers, Tinniswood brings the stately homes of England to life as never before, opening the door to a world by turns opulent and ordinary, noble and vicious, and forever wrapped in myth. We are drawn into the intrigues of legendary families such as the Astors, the Churchills and the Devonshires as they hosted hunting parties and balls that attracted the likes of Charlie Chaplin, T.E. Lawrence, and royals such as Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. We waltz through aristocratic soir, and watch as the upper crust struggle to fend off rising taxes and underbred outsiders, property speculators and poultry farmers. We gain insight into the guilt and the gingerbread, and see how the image of the country house was carefully protected by its occupants above and below stairs.Through the glitz of estate parties, the social tensions between old money and new, the hunting parties, illicit trysts, and grand feasts, Tinniswood offers a glimpse behind the veil of these great estates and reveals a reality much more riveting than the dream.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Long Weekend'? A: The book explores the history of English country houses and high society during the interwar period, specifically from 1918 to 1939.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Long Weekend'? A: The author is Adrian Tinniswood, an acclaimed social and architectural historian.
- Q: What kind of insights does the book provide about English country houses? A: The book offers insights into the lives of aristocratic families, the social dynamics of the time, and the challenges faced by these estates, including estate taxes and the emergence of new social classes.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Long Weekend' have? A: The book has 344 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is published in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Long Weekend' published? A: The book was published on May 3, 2016.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on notable families in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses legendary families such as the Astors, the Churchills, and the Devonshires, highlighting their social events and challenges.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Long Weekend'? A: Themes include the contrast between old money and new, the impact of societal changes post-WWI, and the glamour and scandals of high society.
- Q: Does the book include personal accounts or testimonies? A: Yes, it draws on memoirs, letters, diaries, and testimonies from individuals like earls and butlers.
- Q: What edition of 'The Long Weekend' is available? A: The available edition is the first edition.