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DescriptionTitle : Aristocrats: Power, Grace, and Decadence: Britain's Great Ruling Classes from 1066 to the Present Author : Lawrence James ISBN : 9780312583798 Genre : Literature,Fiction No of Pages : 448 pages Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin; First Edition edition Language : English ISBN-10: 0312583796 ISBN-13 : 9780312583798 Cover :  Summary : Aristocracy means "rule by the best." For nine hundred years, the British aristocracy has considered itself ideally qualified to rule others, make laws, and guide the fortunes of the nation. Tracing the history of this remarkable supremacy, Aristocrats is a story of civil wars, conquests, intrigue, chicanery, and extremes of both selflessness and greed. Lawrence James also illuminates how the aristocracy's infatuation with classical art has forged English heritage, how its love of sport has shaped its pastimes and values, and how its scandals have entertained the public. Impeccably researched, balanced, and brilliantly entertaining, Aristocrats is an enthralling history of power, influence, and an extraordinary knack for survival    Sharing Widget |