{"product_id":"peers-and-plebs-two-families-in-a-changing-world-9781032560403","title":"Peers and Plebs: Two Families in a Changing World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003ePeers and Plebs is a 1975 book that explores the rise and fall of two families, one aristocratic and the other plebian, over sixty important years, 1878-1938, showing how British society adapted to change without a violent revolution. The author reveals how no class was afraid to marry into another, despite snobbery or religious prejudice. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 198 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31 July 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeers and Plebs, originally published in 1975, delves into the ascent and decline of two families, one aristocratic and the other plebian of origin. Spanning sixty pivotal years, from 1878 to 1938, it serves as a captivating microcosm of a small segment of social history. Through its pages, the author adeptly illustrates how British society, while undeniably marred by snobbery, has demonstrated remarkable adaptability to change and necessity, avoiding a violent revolution. The author's witty narrative unveils the ingenious ways in which this transformation has come about, showcasing how, despite social prejudices and religious biases, no class hesitated to marry into another, ultimately fostering a harmonious blend of cultures. This insightful book holds immense appeal for students of history and literature, offering a profound exploration of societal dynamics and the enduring human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 526g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032560403\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madeleine Bingham","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44599448830202,"sku":"9781032560403","price":99.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1696007793383_book.jpg?v=1696329215","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/peers-and-plebs-two-families-in-a-changing-world-9781032560403","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}