This title examines the outrage against - and attempts to end - the four vices associated with the artistocracy in 18th century in England: duelling, suicide, adultery, and gambling. All four it was commonly believed, owed their origin to pride.
Examines the outrage against, and attempts to end, the four vices associated with the aristocracy in 18th-century England, exploring treatment by the press and showing how public attacks on aristocratic vices promoted a sense of moral superiority among the emerging middle class.
This title examines the outrage against -- and attempts to end -- the four vices associated with the artistocracy in 18th century in England: duelling, suicide, adultery, and gambling. All four it was commonly believed, owed their origin to pride.