A connected series of notes on the chief revolutions of the principal states which composed the empire of Charlemagne, from his coronation in 814, to its dissolution in 1806: on the geneaologies [!] of the imperial house of Habsburgh, and of the six secular electors of Germany; and on Roman, German, French and English nobility.

Mode of access: Internet.

A succint history of the geographical and political revolutions of the empire of Germany, or the principal states which composed the empire of Charlemagne, from his coronation in 814, to its dissolution in 1806; with some account of the genealogies of the imperial house of Hapsburgh, and of the six secular electors of Germany; and of Roman, German, French and English nobility.

First published under title: A connected series of notes on the chief revolutions of the principal states which composed the empire of Charlemagne, London, 1807.

A topographical and historical description of Norfolk; containing an account of towns, castles, antiquities, churches, monuments, public edifices, picturesque scenary, the residences on nobility, gentry, etc., accompanied with biographical notices of eminent and learned men to whom this country has given birth,

Includes bibliography.

The duty of a steward to his lord : represented under several plain and distinct articles; wherein may be seen the indirect practices of several stewards, tending to lessen, and the several methods likely to improve their lords estates. To which is added an appendix shewing the way to plenty, proposed to the farmers; wherein are laid down general rules and directions for the management and improvement of a farm. Both design'd originally for the use of the several stewards and tenants of his grace the Duke of Buckingham, and now improv'd and publish'd for the general use and interest of all the nobility and gentry throughout England /

Mode of access: Internet.

An historical and critical essay on the true rise of nobility, political and civil; from the first ages of the world, thro' the Jewish, Grecian, Roman Commonwealths, &c., down to this present time

Includes bibliographical references.

Excursions in the county of Surrey : comprising brief historical and topographical delineations, together with descriptions of the residences of the nobility and gentry, remains of antiquity, and other interesting objects of curiosity : forming a complete guide for the traveller & tourist : illustrated with fifty engravings, including a map of the county.

26 blank leaves bound at rear of text.

Excursions in the county of Sussex: comprising brief historical and topographical delineations; together with descriptions of the residences of the nobility and gentry, remains of antiquity, and other interesting objects of curiosity. Forming a complete guide for the traveller & tourist ... with fifty engravings, including a map of the county.

Also issued under title: History of Sussex; or, Excursions in the county.

Excursions in the county of Essex: comprising a brief historical and topographical delineation of every town and village; together with descriptions of the residences of the nobility and gentry, remains of antiquity, and every other interesting object of curiosity.

Added t.p. engraved: Excursions through Essex.

History, directory, and gazetteer, of the counties of Durham and Northumberland, and the towns and counties of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Berwick-upon-Tweed. Together with Richmond, Yarn, and detached places appertaining to the bishopric and palatinate of Durham; including copious lists of the seats of nobility and gentry, and a variety of commercial, agricultural, & statistical information ...

Mode of access: Internet.

A translation, in verse, of the mottos of the english nobility and sixteen peers of Scotland in the year 1800 /

Mode of access: Internet.

The book of the court : exhibiting the history, duties, and privileges of the several ranks of the English nobility and gentry, particularly of the great officers of state, and members of the Royal Household ... /

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Select illustrations of the county of Surrey, comprising ... views of the seats of the nobility and gentry ... with descriptions ...

Engraved t.-p.

Suppression of the French nobility vindicated, : in an essay on their origin, and qualities, moral and intellectual. /

Dr. Smith's system of the wealth of nations considered, with regard to France and England": p. [51]-72.

Murtuva säätyvalta, kestävä eliitti : Senaattori Lennart Gripenbergin sukupiiri ja sääty-yhteiskunnan muodonmuutos

This study examines the transformation of the society of estates in the Finnish Grand Duchy through the case study of Senator Lennart Gripenberg and his family circle. While national borders and state structures changed, the connections between old ruling elite families remained intact as invisible family networks, ownership relations, economic collaboration and power of military families. These were the cornerstones of trust, which helped to strengthen positions gained in society. Also, these connections often had a central if unperceivable impact on social development and modernization. Broadly speaking, the intergenerational social reproduction made it possible for this network of connections to remain in power and, as an imperceptible factor, also influenced short-term developments in the long run. Decisions which in the short term appeared unproductive, would in the long run produce cumulative immaterial and material capital across generations as long-term investments. Social mobility, then, is a process which clearly takes several generations to become manifest. The study explores long-term strategies of reproducing and transferring the capital accumulated in multinational elite networks. Also, what was the relationship of these strategies to social change? For the representatives of the military estate the nobility and for those men of the highest estates who had benefited from military training, this very education of a technical-military nature was the key to steering, controlling and dealing with the challenges following the industrial breakthrough. The disintegration of the society of estates and the rising educational standards also increased the influence of those professionals previously excluded, which served to intensify competition for positions of power. The family connections highlighted in this study overlapped in many ways, working side by side and in tandem to manage the economic and political life in Finland, Russia and Sweden. The analysis of these ties has opened up a new angle to economic co-operation, for example, as seen in the position of such family networks not only in Finnish, but also Swedish and Russian corporations and in the long historical background of the collaboration. This also highlights in a new way the role of women in transferring the cumulative social capital and as silent business partners. The marriage strategies evident in business life clearly had an impact on the economic life. The collaborative networks which transcended generations, national boundaries and structures also uncover, as far as the elites are concerned, serious problems in comparative studies conducted from purely national premises. As the same influential families and persons in effect held several leading positions in society, the line would blur between public and invisible uses of power. The power networks thus aimed to build monopolies to secure their key positions at the helm. This study therefore examines the roles of Lennart Gripenberg senator, business executive, superintendent of the Department of Industry, factory inspector, and founding member of industrial interest groups as part of the reproduction strategies of the elite. The family and other networks of the powerful leaders of society, distinguished by social, economic and cultural capital, provided a solid backdrop for the so-called old elites in their quest for strategies to reproducing power in a changing world. Crucially, it was easier for the elites to gain expertise to steer the modernization process and thereby secure for the next generation a leading position in society, something that they traditionally, too, had had the greatest interest in.

Behagets betydelser : Döttrarnas edukation i det sena 1700-talets adelskultur

By the end of the 18th century the daughters of the nobility in the northern parts of Europe received a quite different kind of education from their brothers. Although the cultural aims of the upbringing of girls were similar to that of boys, the practice of the raising of girls was less influenced by tradition. The education of boys was one of classical humanistic and military training, but the girls were more freely educated. The unity and exclusiveness of the culture of nobility were of great importance to the continued influence of this elite. The importance of education became even greater, partly because of the unstable political situation, and partly because of the changes the Enlightenment had caused in the perception of the human essence. The delicate and ambitious hônnete homme was expected to constantly strive to a greater perfection as a Christian. On the other hand, the great weight given to aesthetics - etiquette and taste - made individual variation of the contents of education possible. Education consisted mainly in aesthetic studies; girls studied music, dancing, fine arts, epistolary skills and also the art of polite conversation. On the other hand, there was a demand for enlightenment, and one often finds personal political and social ambitions, which made competition in all skills necessary for the daughters as well. Literary sources for the education of girls are Madame LePrince de Beaumont, Madame d'Epinay, Madame de Genlis and Charles Rollin. Other, perhaps even more important sources are the letters between parents and children and papers originating from studies. Diaries and memoirs also tell us about the practice of education in day to day life. The approach of this study is semiotic. It can be stated that the code of the culture was well hidden from the outsider. This was achieved, for instance, by the adaptation of the foreign French language and culture. The core of the culture consisted of texts which only thorough examples stated the norms which were expressed as good taste. Another important feature of the culture was its tendency towards theatricalisation. The way of life was dictated by taste, and moral values were included in the aesthetic norms through the constant striving for modesty. Pleasant manners were also correct in an ethical perspective. Morality could thus also be taught through etiquette.