Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune: How Younger Sons Made Their Way in Jane Austen's England
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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.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0300244312
ISBN13:9780300244311
Release Date:October 2019
Publisher:Yale University Press
Length:384 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:1.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"
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