The Real Life Downton Abbey : How Life Was Really Lived in Stately Homes a Century Ago

Fans of Julian Fellowes' hit showcan stepback100 years to the world of the pampered, privileged upper classes and take a look at exactly what goes on behind the magisterial doors of their favorite stately home Using the characters and setting of the popular television show as a point of reference for the reader, this is a closerlook at the Edwardianperiod. They were the super rich of their times, pampered beyond beliefthe early 20th century Edwardian gentry, who lived like superstars, their every desire or need catered to by an army ofbutlers, servants, footmen, housekeepers, and grooms.Class, money, inheritance, luxury, and snobbery dominated every aspect of the lives of the upper crust Edwardian family.While below stairs the staff inhabited a completely different world, their very lives dependent on servicing the rich, pandering to their masters' every whim, and rubbing shoulders with wealth and privilege. While privy to the most intimate and darkest secrets of their masters, theyfaced ruin and shame if they ventured to make the smallest step outside the boundaries of their class-ridden world. From manners and morals to etiquette and style, this book opens the doors to the reality of the era behindTV's favorite stately home. About the Author Jacky Hyams is a freelance journalist and editor who regularly writes for the Evening Standard .

Fans of Julian Fellowes' hit show can step back 100 years to the world of the pampered, privileged upper classes and take a look at exactly what goes on behind the magisterial doors of their favorite stately home Using the characters and setting of the popular television show as a point of reference for the reader, this is a closer look at the Edwardian period. They were the super rich of their times, pampered beyond belief—the early 20th century Edwardian gentry, who lived like superstars, their every desire or need catered to by an army of butlers, servants, footmen, housekeepers, and grooms. Class, money, inheritance, luxury, and snobbery dominated every aspect of the lives of the upper crust Edwardian family. While below stairs the staff inhabited a completely different world, their very lives dependent on servicing the rich, pandering to their masters' every whim, and rubbing shoulders with wealth and privilege. While privy to the most intimate and darkest secrets of their masters, they faced ruin and shame if they ventured to make the smallest step outside the boundaries of their class-ridden world. From manners and morals to etiquette and style, this book opens the doors to the reality of the era behind TV's favorite stately home.

Step Back A Hundred Years To The World Of The Pampered, Privileged Upper Classes And Look Inside Downton Abbey To Find Out Exactly What Goes On Behind The Magisterial Doors Of Tv's Favourite Stately Home. They Were The Super Rich Of Their Times, Pampered Beyond Belief - The Early 20th Century Edwardian Gentry, Who Lived Like Superstars, Their Every Desire Or Need Catered To By An Army Of Butlers, Servants, Footmen, Housekeepers And Grooms. Class, Money, Inheritance, Luxury And Snobbery Dominated Every Aspect Of The Lives Of The Upper Crust Edwardian Family, Led By Robert Crawley, The Earl Of Grantham - Played In The Hit Show By Hugh Bonneville. While Below Stairs The Staff, Including Carson The Butler (jim Carter), Bates The Valet (brendan Coyle), O'brien The Ladies' Maid (siobhan Finneran), And Daisy The Kitchen Maid (sophie Mcsherra), Inhabited A Completely Different World, Their Very Lives Dependent On Servicing The Rich, Pandering To Their Masters' Every Whim, Rubbing Shoulders With Wealth And Privilege, Privy To Their Most Intimate And Darkest Secrets - Yet Faced Ruin And Shame If They Ventured To Make The Smallest Step Outside The Boundaries Of Their Class Ridden World. From Manners And Morals To Etiquette And Style, The Real Life Downton Abbey Opens The Doors To Tv's Favourite Stately Home. Fans of Julian Fellowes' hit show can step back 100 years to the world of the pampered, privileged upper classes and take a look at exactly what goes on behind the magisterial doors of their favorite stately home Using the characters and setting of the popular television show as a point of reference for the reader, this is a closer look at the Edwardian period. They were the super rich of their times, pampered beyond belief—the early 20th century Edwardian gentry, who lived like superstars, their every desire or need catered to by an army of butlers, servants, footmen, housekeepers, and grooms. Class, money, inheritance, luxury, and snobbery dominated every aspect of the lives of the upper crust Edwardian family. While below stairs the staff inhabited a completely different world, their very lives dependent on servicing the rich, pandering to their masters' every whim, and rubbing shoulders with wealth and privilege. While privy to the most intimate and darkest secrets of their masters, they faced ruin and shame if they ventured to make the smallest step outside the boundaries of their class-ridden world. From manners and morals to etiquette and style, this book opens the doors to the reality of the era behind TV's favorite stately home. "They were the super rich of their times, pampered beyond belief-- the early 20th-century Edwardian gentry, who lived like superstars, their every desire or need catered to by an army of butlers, servants, footmen, housekeepers and grooms. Class, money, inheritance, luxury and snobbery dominated every aspect of the lives of the upper-crust Edwardian family. Below stairs the staff inhabited a completely different world, their very lives dependent on servicing the rich and pandering to their masters' every whim. Rubbing shoulders with wealth and privilege, they were privy to the most intimate and darkest secrets. Yet they faced ruin and shame if they ventured to make even the smallest step outside the boundaries of their class-ridden world. From manners and morals to etiquette and style, The Real Life Downton Abbey opens the doors to this fascinating period in British history"--Page 4 of cover They were the super rich of their times, pampered beyond belief--the early 20th-century Edwardian gentry, who lived like superstars, their every desire or need catered to by an army of butlers, servants, footmen, housekeepers and grooms. Class, money, inheritance, luxury and snobbery dominated every aspect of the lives of the upper-crust Edwardian family. Below stairs the staff inhabited a completely different world, their very lives dependent on servicing the rich and pandering to their masters' every whim. Rubbing shoulders with wealth and privilege, they were privy to the most intimate and darkest secrets. Yet they faced ruin and shame if they ventured to make even the smallest step outside the boundaries of their class-ridden world. From manners and morals to etiquette and style, The Real Life Downton Abbey opens the doors to this fascinating period in British history--Back cover Step back a hundred years to the world of the pampered, privileged upper classes and find out exactly what went on behind the magisterial doors of Edwardian stately homes. Rubbing shoulders with wealth and privilege, the staff were privy to the most intimate secrets, but faced ruin if they ventured to make even the smallest step outside the boundaries of their class-ridden world