Elements of a Polite Education: Carefully Selected From the Letters of the Late Right Honorable Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, to His S

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This book presents selected letters of Philip Dormer Stanhope, the Earl of Chesterfield, to his son that offer insight into the education and etiquette of the British aristocracy in the 18th century. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including manners, education, politics, and religion. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and offers valuable lessons on decorum and civility that are still relevant today.