Forming Aristocracy

The deeds and misdeeds of aristocrats, past and present, never lose their appeal, whether on screen or in real life. But who are they, and why do they matter? This ground-breaking book explores the origins and development of early-modern elites, revealing the similarities between the organization and behaviour of leading families all over Europe.

The deeds and misdeeds of aristocrats, past and present, never lose their appeal, whether on screen or in real life. But who are they, and why do they matter? This ground-breaking book explores the origins and development of early-modern elites, revealing the similarities between the organization and behaviour of leading families all over Europe.