The Beau Monde: Fashionable Society in Georgian London

ISBN-13: 9780198861188 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 368 str.

Hannah Greig

Opis

The story of the world's first fashion-obsessed society in eighteenth century London-and the colourful tales of extravagance, vanity, intrigue, and sexual indiscretion that accompanied it

Recenzje

Through the variety of case studies, wide range of complementary topics, and extensive bibliography, this text offers itself as a stepping stone for further academic study, while also giving the more casual reader an entertaining and comprehensive book. Hannah Carr, The Journal of Dress History

O autorze

Dr Greig is a historian of eighteenth-century Britain, with a particular interest in gender, material culture and the cultural histories of politics and state craft. Greig is also a highly experienced and established consultant to film, theatre and television. With over a decade of experience of working with creative partners she is internationally recognised for her expertise in this field. Recent credits include the Oscar and BAFTA-winning feature film, The Favourite; Bridgerton; numerous BBC dramas, most notably the flagship BBC drama Poldark (series 1-5); Andrew Davies's adaptation of Sanditon for ITV; as well as RSC stage productions.