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Yale University Press The Country House Dining Room: A History of Georgian Feasting | Hardcover
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Yale University Press The Country House Dining Room: A History of Georgian Feasting | Hardcover
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Explore the elaborate theatre of Georgian elite life through the lens of the dining room in this comprehensive history by Amy Boyington. This book delves into how the country house dining room served as a crucial stage for displaying wealth, power, and social status among the Georgian aristocracy. Every element, from the lavish decor to the strict dining etiquette, was meticulously orchestrated, often by the lady of the house.
Discover the intricate cultural and political dynamics encapsulated within the 18th-century dining experience, where excess was the norm, leading to the development of supposed cures for related ailments like obesity and alcoholism.
Key Features/Benefits- Combines architectural, social, and cultural history to analyze the Georgian dining room.
- Draws on previously unpublished contemporary accounts from famous estates like Holkham Hall, Hardwick Hall, and Blenheim Palace.
- Illuminates the strict dining etiquette and social rituals governing Georgian entertaining.
- Authored by Amy Boyington.
- Author: Amy Boyington
- Binding: Hardcover
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print Length: 208 pages
- ISBN-10: 0300276923
- ISBN-13: 978-0300276923
- Publication Date: May 26, 2026
- Dimensions: 198 x 262 mm (Approx. 7.8 x 10.3 inches)
- Weight: 990 g
- Category Rank: #274 in Social & Cultural History
This essential volume brings the opulent and complex world of Georgian feasting vividly to life, offering deep insight into the social fabric of the 18th century.
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