Survey of a group of nineteenth and early twentieth century British millionaires : the influence of this wealth on their descendants
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01/01/1997
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This study selected British wealth holders who died between 1858 and 1914 and registered probate values of over 1 million pounds. Their descendants were traced using an array of sources. These descendants generally consisted af a group of wealthy individuals in the upper few percent of wealth holders in the British community as indicated by their probate valuations. Generally the male descendants were wealthier, received a better education, and dominated in commerce and business activities. |
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eng |
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Deakin University, Faculty of Arts |
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http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30027718/franks-surveyofagroup-1997.pdf |
Palavras-Chave | #Income distribution - History - Great Britain #Wealth - History - Great Britain #Millionaires - History - Great Britain |
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