The Rise, The Fall, And The Rise Av Brix Smith Start

Once the Chelmsford Races, held on Galleywood Common, were the most eagerly anticipated event in the Essex social calendar. They had something for everyone: the aristocracy could flaunt their wealth and power, the working classes enjoyed a rare day off...

This book examines the role played by Britain's historic upper-class in situating social, political and cultural belonging to British society. By examining the writings of upper-class persons, it is shown that a prominent aristocratic kinship idiom...