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Grand fortunes : dynasties of wealth in France /
Going back for generations, the fortunes of great families consist of far more than money; they are also symbols of culture and social interaction. They are at the heart of dense family and extra-family networks, of international coalitions and divisions. The authors elucidate the mechanisms by whic...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés Francés |
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New York :
Algora,
1998.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Going back for generations, the fortunes of great families consist of far more than money; they are also symbols of culture and social interaction. They are at the heart of dense family and extra-family networks, of international coalitions and divisions. The authors elucidate the mechanisms by which they accumulate and expand their wealth, status and influence even while staying out of the public eye. Paradoxically there is a quasi-collective nature to these private fortunes, as families enjoy sojourns at each other's estates, help each other weather difficult times and intermarry. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (264 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-264). |
| ISBN: | 189294118X 9781892941183 1280346566 9781280346569 9786610346561 6610346569 |