Beau Brummell: The Ultimate Man of Style

Ian Kelly
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Traces the life and ongoing influence of the late-eighteenth-century style figure, discussing his pivotal role in the careers of period celebrities, his relationships with such figures as the Duchess of Devonshire and King George IV, and his descent into poverty and mental illness. By the author of Cooking for Kings. 30,000 first printing.
Genres: BiographyHistoryNonfictionFashionRegencyBiography MemoirBritish Literature18th Century19th CenturyHistorical
416 Pages

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