The Beau Monde
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
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
Hannah Greig is a lecturer in eighteenth-century British history. Her research delves into the social and cultural history of the period, exploring themes of identity, social mobility, and the lives of ordinary people. She employs a meticulous approach, drawing on a wide range of primary sources to illuminate often-overlooked aspects of the past. Her work offers fresh perspectives on the complexities of eighteenth-century British society.

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