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Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune: How Younger Sons Made Their Way in Jane Austen's England
by 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.
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- Aug 29, 2023 Pub Date:
- 9780300273311 ISBN-13:
- 0300273312 ISBN-10:
- English Language
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