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Uniform Title: The four Georges. Hungarian
Title: A négy György : Kor-rajzi képek az angol udvari és városi életből
Original Publication: Pest: Ráth Mór, 1867.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
Summary: "A négy György: Kor-rajzi képek az angol udvari és városi életből" by Thackeray is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work presents a colorful exploration of English court and urban life, focusing on the societal norms and lifestyles of the George dynasty in Britain. Through its detailed narrative, the book likely seeks to provide a vivid depiction of customs, fashions, and the interactions among the nobility during this notable period. The opening of the text introduces the reader to a tapestry of historical characters and events tied to the George family. It begins with a brief reflection on the author's acquaintance with a lady connected to the prominent figures of the time, leading to an exploration of the George kings and the dynamics of their courts. The narrative outlines the opulence of aristocratic life intermingled with the struggles of common people, hinting at the contrasts of wealth and poverty, as well as the moral complexities of the era. The prose effectively sets the tone for a retrospective examination of societal customs, using anecdotes that paint a better picture of both the grandeur and the underlying issues of the royal courts and their influence on England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
Translator: Szász, Béla, 1840-1898
EBook No.: 72623
Published: Jan 4, 2024
Downloads: 74
Language: Hungarian
Subject: Hanover, House of
Subject: Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
Subject: Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: The four Georges. Hungarian
Title: A négy György : Kor-rajzi képek az angol udvari és városi életből
Original Publication: Pest: Ráth Mór, 1867.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
Summary: "A négy György: Kor-rajzi képek az angol udvari és városi életből" by Thackeray is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work presents a colorful exploration of English court and urban life, focusing on the societal norms and lifestyles of the George dynasty in Britain. Through its detailed narrative, the book likely seeks to provide a vivid depiction of customs, fashions, and the interactions among the nobility during this notable period. The opening of the text introduces the reader to a tapestry of historical characters and events tied to the George family. It begins with a brief reflection on the author's acquaintance with a lady connected to the prominent figures of the time, leading to an exploration of the George kings and the dynamics of their courts. The narrative outlines the opulence of aristocratic life intermingled with the struggles of common people, hinting at the contrasts of wealth and poverty, as well as the moral complexities of the era. The prose effectively sets the tone for a retrospective examination of societal customs, using anecdotes that paint a better picture of both the grandeur and the underlying issues of the royal courts and their influence on England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
Translator: Szász, Béla, 1840-1898
EBook No.: 72623
Published: Jan 4, 2024
Downloads: 74
Language: Hungarian
Subject: Hanover, House of
Subject: Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
Subject: Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.