The Country House Dining Room
Boyington, Amy
Produktnummer:
16A63577922
| Autor: | Boyington, Amy |
|---|---|
| Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 26.05.2026 |
| EAN: | 9780300276923 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 208 |
| Produktart: | Gebunden |
| Verlag: | Yale University Press |
| Untertitel: | A History of Georgian Feasting |
Produktinformationen "The Country House Dining Room"
The country house dining room was an elaborate theatre for Georgian elites to entertain their guests and, more importantly, show-off their wealth, power and social status. Every detail was carefully orchestrated, usually by the lady of the house, from the decor and tableware to the food and drink served. Decorated with fine art, antique sculptures, and lavish furnishings, the dining room was governed by strict dining etiquette and social rituals. It was expected for guests to eat and drink to excess, so it is perhaps unsurprising that in the Georgian era we see the development of supposed miracle cures for obesity, alcoholism and related illnesses. Drawing on previously unpublished contemporary accounts of feasts at Holkham Hall, Hardwick Hall and Blenheim Palace, among others, Amy Boyington brings the Georgian dining experience to life and charts how the dining room encapsulated the intricate cultural and political dynamics of the 18th century.
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