The Evolution of Gentility in Eighteenth-Century England and Colonial Virginia

The Evolution of Gentility in Eighteenth-Century England and Colonial Virginia

This study analyzes the impact of eighteenth-century commercialization on the evolution of the English and southern American landed classes with regard to three genteel leadership qualities--education, vocation, and personal characteristics. A simultaneous comparison provides a clearer view of how e...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nitcholas, Mark C.
Other Authors: Morris, Marilyn
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of North Texas 2000
Subjects:
Gentry > England > History.
England > Social conditions > 18th century.
England > Economic conditions > 18th century.
Gentry > Virginia > History.
Virginia > Social conditions > 18th century.
Virginia > Economic conditions > 18th century.
landed classes
commercialization
social change
economic change
Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2617/

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https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2617/

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