Excerpt from Club-LandAbout the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book captures a unique historical moment, as the author explores the emergence of London as the capital of the gentlemen's club. From the original coffee houses, through gambling dens, and finally to the palatial edifices that line St. James' Street, the evolution of this popular institution is traced through the prism of its most famous members. The text is rich in period detail, transporting the reader to the halcyon days of the beau monde that both defined and were defined by these exclusive sanctuaries. While chronicling the establishment and rise of individual clubs, from White's and Boodles to the Reform and the Garrick, the author also considers the broader impact of this phenomenon, delving into the social and political dynamics that gave rise to such a concentration of power and influence within these institutions. This book provides a fascinating insight into the world of the London gentlemen's club and will be of great interest to anyone interested in the social and architectural history of Britain's capital. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331891222_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331891222
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331891222
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)