A portrait of Jane Austen's England told through the career paths of younger sons--men of good family but small fortune 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.
| ISBN-13: | 9780300273311 |
| ISBN-10: | 0300273312 |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press |
| Publication date: | 2023-08-29 |
| Pages: | 400 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 7.72 inches, Length: 5.04 inches, Weight: 0.79807338844 Pounds, Width: 1.26 inches |
| Author: | Rory Muir |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Paperback |
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