The Duchess : Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire
Foreman, Amanda, 1968-2008
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Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, was one of the most flamboyant and influential women of the 18th century. This authoritative book presents a mesmerizing picture of a fascinating world of political and sexual intrigues, grand houses, huge parties, glamour and great wealth.
Main title:
The Duchess : Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire / Amanda Foreman.
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Imprint:
London : Harper Perennial, 2008.
Collation:
xvi, 463 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Film tie-in.Originally published: as Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. London: HarperCollins, 1998.Includes bibliographical references (p. 439-449) and index.
ISBN:
9780007285754 (pbk)0007285752 (pbk)
Dewey class:
941'.07'092941.07092
Local class:
B DEV
Language:
English
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Subject:
Devonshire, Georgiana Spencer Cavendish, Duchess of, 1757-1806Devonshire, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1748-1811Nobility -- Great Britain -- BiographyGreat Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th centuryGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1789-1820
BRN:
815513