9780300273311-0300273312-Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune: How Younger Sons Made Their Way in Jane Austen's England

Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune: How Younger Sons Made Their Way in Jane Austen's England

ISBN-13: 9780300273311
ISBN-10: 0300273312
Author: Rory Muir
Publication date: 2023
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback 400 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780300273311
ISBN-10: 0300273312
Author: Rory Muir
Publication date: 2023
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback 400 pages

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Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune: How Younger Sons Made Their Way in Jane Austen's England (ISBN-13: 9780300273311 and ISBN-10: 0300273312), written by authors Rory Muir, was published by Yale University Press in 2023. With an overall rating of 3.6 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune: How Younger Sons Made Their Way in Jane Austen's England (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $1.06.

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A portrait of Jane Austen's England told through the career paths of younger sons--men of good family but small fortune
 
In Regency England the eldest son usually inherited almost everything while his younger brothers, left with little inheritance, had to make a crucial decision: what should they do to make an independent living? Rory Muir weaves together the stories of many obscure and well-known young men, shedding light on an overlooked aspect of Regency society. This is the first scholarly yet accessible exploration of the lifestyle and prospects of these younger sons.

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