Title
The Origins of the Grand Tour / 16491663 / The Travels of Robert Montagu, Lord Mandeville, William Hammond and Banaster Maynard,Used
Processing time: 1-3 days
US Orders Ships in: 3-5 days
International Orders Ships in: 8-12 days
Return Policy: 15-days return on defective items
Payment Option
Focusing upon three previously unpublished accounts of youthful English travellers in Western Europe (in contrast to the renowned but maturely retrospective memoirs of other seventeenthcentury figures such as John Evelyn), this study reassesses the early origins of the cultural phenomenon known as the 'Grand Tour'. Usually denoted primarily as a postRestoration and eighteenthcentury activity, the basis of the long term English fascination with the 'Grand Tour' was firmly rooted in the midTudor and earlyStuart periods. Such travels were usually prompted by one of three reasons: the practical needs of diplomacy, the aesthetic allure of cultural tourism, and the expediencies of political or religious exile. The outbreak of the English Civil War during the late1640s acted as a powerful stimulus to this kind of travel for male members of both royalist and parliamentarian families, as a means of distancing them from the social upheavals back home as well as broadening their intellectual horizons. The extensive editorial introductions to this publication of the experiences of three young Englishmen also consider how their travel records have survived in a variety of literary forms, including personal diaries (Montagu), family letters (Hammond) and formal prose records (Maynard's travels were written up by his servant, Robert Moody), and how these texts should now be interpreted not in isolation but alongside the diverse collections of prints, engravings, curiosities, coins and antiquities assembled by such travellers.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is 'The Origins of the Grand Tour' about? A: This book focuses on three unpublished accounts of English travelers in Western Europe during the mid-17th century, exploring the early origins of the cultural phenomenon known as the 'Grand Tour'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Origins of the Grand Tour' is Michael G. Brennan.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Origins of the Grand Tour' contain? A: The book contains 350 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 28, 2005.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What are the primary themes explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of cultural tourism, the impact of political exile, and the educational value of travel during the English Civil War.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book includes extensive editorial introductions and previously unpublished accounts, making it suitable for academic research on the Grand Tour.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other travel literature? A: This book offers previously unpublished accounts and focuses on younger travelers' perspectives, contrasting with more mature reflections found in other travel literature.
- Q: Where can I purchase 'The Origins of the Grand Tour'? A: The book can be purchased from various online retailers, including major bookstores.