Household Gods: The British and Their Possessions

by Deborah Cohen

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A fascinating account of the British preoccupation with homes, interior decoration, and personal possessions since 1830 At what point did the British develop their mania for interiors, wallpaper, furniture, and decoration? Why have the middle classes developed so passionate an attachment to the contents of their homes? This absorbing book offers surprising answers to these questions, uncovering the roots of today's consumer society and investigating...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0300136412

ISBN13:9780300136418

Release Date:October 2009

Publisher:Yale University Press

Length:314 Pages

Weight:1.95 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 9.2" x 7.4"

Related Subjects

Architecture England Ethnic Studies Europe Great Britain Historical Study & Educational Resources History Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Politics & Social Sciences Social History Social Sciences Specific Demographics

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