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Affair of State: A Biography of the Eighth Duke and ... by Henry Vane 0720612330
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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 0720612330
- EAN
- 9780720612332
- Date of Publication
- 2004-07-19
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Type
- Hardback
- Release Title
- Affair of State: A Biography of the Eighth Duke and Duchess of...
- Artist
- Henry Vane
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Owen The Limited, Peter
ISBN-10
0720612330
ISBN-13
9780720612332
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30762964
Product Key Features
Book Title
Affair of State : a Biography of the Eigth Duke and Duchess of Devonshire
Number of Pages
300 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Royalty, Cultural Heritage, Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), Europe / Great Britain / General, Historical
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
18.8 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Is this wonderful book a lost masterpiece by P.G. Wodehouse? Lord Hartingdon is almost like a major literary character, full of quirks and crotchets. I long to see him played by Peter O'Toole." - Daily Express, "Is this wonderful book a lost masterpiece by P.G. Wodehouse? Lord Hartingdon is almost like a major literary character, full of quirks and crotchets. I long to see him played by Peter O'Toole." -- Daily Express
Dewey Decimal
941/.081/0922
Synopsis
The story of the affair between Louise Alten and Lord Hartington, and their later marriage, takes place at the heart of aristocratic and political life during one of the most exciting eras of English politics. It runs from the front benches of the House of Commons to the Prince and Princess of Wales' high-living circle, yet it has never been the subject of a full biography. Lord Hartington, Duke of Devonshire, was a political high flyer, heir to one of the great Whig families. A Liberal leader who turned down the opportunity to be Prime Minister three times, he served at the heart of government during a seminal political age, serving under Gladstone and battling with Disraeli. Louise Alten, the Double Duchess of Manchester and Devonshire, was first well-known as one of the legendary beauties of Victorian high society. She became the mistress of Lord Hartington as he disentangled himself from a tumultuous affair with the famous society courtesan Skittles, and their loyalty to each other remained constant for 30 years. The Duchess was widely reputed to be the most powerful person in England outside the government and one of the great society hostesses of the age. She manipulated political events in favor of her husband through lavish house parties at the couple's Chatsworth estate--parties that were attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales (the King and Queen from 1901), and their fashionable set, of which the Duke and Duchess were at the center.
LC Classification Number
DA559
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- r***k (311)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseHard to find this book in US, shipping was a little slower from UK, but it arrived intact, in good condition just as described.
- a***c (1355)- Feedback left by buyer.More than a year agoVerified purchaseGreat!
- 6***6 (72)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis delivery was earliest date! Condition, value, quality - all as described. (My mistake was not requiring the publishing date to be 1958. This was 1977.) This IS a Viking Portable Library copy of Dante's Divine Comedy in English, translated by Laurence Binyon, but it is with a cover DIFFERENT from what was shown. The tracking number was listed as from "UPS", but should have been listed as from "USPS." Contact with this seller alleviated tracking issues. I recommend this seller! Thank you!
- p***a (186)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI purchased two books from the same seller; both were accurately advertised in product write ups. Seller responded promptly and securely packaged both books for swift arrival. I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend this seller.
- r***d (287)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem in great condition 😁 SELLER communicated any time I had a question 😍 Good value 😊 packaged securely 🙂 Shipping said 7-14 days which is correct , would purchase again from rhis seller ... Thank You