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The aristocracy in England, 1660-1914
J. V. Beckett
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Abstract
Part 1 The English aristocracy: who were the aristocracy? the making of the aristocracy - land the making of the aristocracy - channels of admission. Part 2 The aristocracy and the economy: the aristocratic estates the aristocracy and the agricultural revolution aristocratic entrepreneurs in industry the aristocracy and communications improvements the aristocracy and the towns the aristocratic contribution. Part 3 The aristocracy in society and government: the aristocracy at home - social leadership the aristocracy at home - local government the aristocracy and the state - the consolidation of power the aristocracy and the state - the maintenance of power Conclusion - the decline of the aristocracy.