Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Aristocrats: Power, Grace, and Decadence: Britain's Ruling Classes from 1066 to the Present

by Lawrence James
Lawrence James illuminates the culture of this singular caste, shows how its infatuation with classical art has forged England's heritage, how its love of sport has shaped the nation's pastimes and values, and how its scandals have entertained its public. Impeccably researched, balanced, and brilliantly told, Aristocrats is an enthralling story of survival, a stunning history of wealth, power, and influence.