The Athenaeum : more than just another London club /

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A compelling history of the famous London club and its members' impact on Britain's scientific, creative, and official life When it was founded in 1824, the Athenaeum broke the mold. Unlike in other preeminent clubs, its members were chosen on the basis of their achievements rather than on...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Wheeler, Michael, (Professor) (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, [2020]
Temas:
Athenæum Club (London, England) > History.
Athenæum Club (London, England)
HISTORY / Social History.
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface
  • Prologue
  • Part 1. 'Everything must have a beginning' (1823-30). 1. Croker's London
  • 2. 'A committee having been formed'
  • 3. 'They have built a perfect palace'
  • Part 2. Victorian grandeur (1830-90). 4 'The most eminent persons in the land'
  • 5. 'A score of grave gentlemen'
  • 6. Liberal hospitality
  • Part 3. 'Reserve and dignity' (1890-1939)
  • 7. Strangers and brothers
  • 8. Culture wars
  • 9. A roomful of owls
  • Part 4. 'More than just another London club' (1939-). 10. 'The secret power of England'
  • 11. Cultural revolution
  • 12. Plus ÇA change.

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