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..
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
