Gentlemen of uncertain fortune : how younger sons made their way in Jane Austen's England
Muir, Rory, 1962-2023
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In Regency England the eldest son usually inherited almost everything while his younger brothers, left with little inheritance, had to make a crucial decision: what should they do to make an independent living? Rory Muir weaves together the stories of many obscure and well-known young men, shedding light on an overlooked aspect of Regency society. This is the first scholarly yet accessible exploration of the lifestyle and prospects of these younger sons.
Main title:
Author:
Muir, Rory, 1962-, author
Imprint:
New Haven : Yale University Press, 2023.
Collation:
400 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2019.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780300273311 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
331.710942
Language:
English
Subject:
Primogeniture -- England -- History -- 18th centuryPrimogeniture -- England -- History -- 19th centuryInheritance and succession -- England -- History -- 18th centuryInheritance and succession -- England -- History -- 19th centuryProfessions -- England -- History -- 18th centuryProfessions -- England -- History -- 19th centuryEngland -- Social conditions -- 18th centuryEngland -- Social conditions -- 19th centuryIndustry
BRN:
2400337