In The Days Of The Dandies (1890)

By Alexander Baillie-Cochrane

Book Overview

In The Days Of The Dandies is a historical non-fiction book written by Lord Lamington and published in 1890. The book focuses on the lifestyle and culture of the dandies, a group of fashionable and flamboyant young men who emerged in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Lord Lamington provides a detailed account of the dandies' fashion, manners, and social activities, as well as their influence on society and the arts. He explores the lives of prominent dandies such as Beau Brummell, George Bryan ""Beau"" Brummell, and Count d'Orsay, and their impact on the fashion and style of the time.The book also delves into the political and social context of the dandies' era, including the Napoleonic Wars and the Regency period. Lord Lamington discusses the dandies' relationship with the aristocracy and their role in shaping the cultural landscape of the time.Overall, In The Days Of The Dandies offers a fascinating glimpse into a unique and influential period of English history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in fashion, culture, and social history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104182769
• ISBN13: 9781104182762
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"