The Grand Century of THE LADY 1720 - 1820; Regency & Georgian elegance in the age of Romance & Revolution.
Häftad bok. Gordon & Cremonesi, London. 1979. 184 sidor.
Gott skick.
The cover and text block are yellowed. Owner’s signature, with an affixed Christmas gift verse.
"The Grand Century of the Lady" by Arthur Calder-Marshall is a richly illustrated social history exploring the lives, fashions, and influence of women in 18th-century Europe, with a particular focus on France’s grand salons and the art of refined living. Calder-Marshall paints vivid portraits of aristocratic ladies, celebrated beauties, and formidable salonnières, showing how they shaped culture, taste, and even politics during an age of elegance and intrigue.
The book combines lively narrative with a wealth of period illustrations — paintings, engravings, and fashion plates — to capture the grace and opulence of the era. It is as much about the changing role of women as it is a celebration of the decorative arts, manners, and the subtle exercise of power behind the scenes.
Arthur Calder-Marshall (1908–1992) was a versatile British novelist, biographer, and social historian, known for bringing historical subjects to life with wit, style, and an eye for revealing detail.
