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Paperback The Perennial Philadelphians: The Anatomy of an American Aristocracy Book

ISBN: 0812216938

ISBN13: 9780812216936

The Perennial Philadelphians: The Anatomy of an American Aristocracy

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The Perennial Philadelphians tells the story of the city's inherited aristocracy--of Wanamakers and Drexels, of Biddles and Cadwaladers. Drawing on history, genealogy, politics, economics, the fine arts, private diaries, and the impressions and anecdotes of myriad living witnesses, Nathaniel Burt paints a fascinating portrait of Old Philadelphians. He traces the succession of a dynasty of doctors or lawyers, explores the country club scene,...

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