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A history of younger sons in Regency England and how these “spares” supported themselves
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?
Historian Rory Muir weaves together the stories of many obscure and well-known young men of good family but small fortune, 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.
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“Illuminates the hard facts with vignettes of actual lives lived.”
— The Spectator (London)
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About Rory Muir
Rory Muir is a visiting research fellow at the University of Adelaide and a renowned expert on British history. His books include Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune and his two-part biography of Wellington, which won the SAHR Templer Medal.
About Mike Cooper
Mike Cooper is a British voice artist based in the United States. In addition to a wide variety of voice-over work, he has narrated audiobooks including The Divine Spark, The Magician’s Way, and The Last Shaman.