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

By Rory Muir

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300273312
• ISBN13: 9780300273311
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.0" x 7.7"