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The British Aristocracy Society From 17th To 19th Century

Posted on:2012-04-01Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:N YangFull Text:PDF
GTID:2155330332989809Subject:World History
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In most countries, the nature of nobility is arbitrary ,but in Britain temperance. Beerage is a class which can make appropriate at proper time in the world history . In the successful transition of modern society, Britain has avoided the shock of revolution, and gained steady development of society. The foresight, courage and the spirit of compromise of the aristocracy can not deny. The aristocracy of other countries can't compare to the political quality, wisdom and achievement which set up in the struggle between british nobility and majesty.With the development of society ,the british aristocracy originated from the era of the anglo-saxon , and its form is changing constantly. From 17th to 19th century, the new nobility appeared, a great number of property made it has privileges in politics. The culture of gentleman was bound to be reflected on education . As the biggest family's business, the first concern of the marriage of the aristocracy was how to improve social status and increase property.This article is divided into three parts to explain:The first chapter introduces the origin of nobility and its rise ,decline and variability. As the social development, the form of the british aristocracy from hereditary or bestow of the monarch also changed. By the 15th century, and it gradually developed the catogery five title system of Duke,marquis,earl,viscount and baron.After the catogery five nobility, which have concepts in narrow and board sense, according to whether it can be passed on to the next generation,it devided into hereditary peerage and life peerage.Although the beneficiary descendants didn't have territory,they take the place name as title.The second chapter introduces the british aristocracy from 17 to 19th century.Based on the conservatism tradition,England established free and democratic politics.Through bill of rights in1689, the nobleman took charge of the country, become subject of the congress. Before the glorious revolution,aristocracy split new nobility. The land income is important to maintain its way of life. Trousseau system prevailed from 17 to 19th century,made the marriage of the aristocracy comply with the interest of the family. The culture of gentleman was bound to be reflected on education and culture.The third chapter introduces evaluation.The british social structure keep hierarchical structure, at the same time,each level present the characteristic of open nd flow.The go up and down of social class carried on in line. Individual choice and efforts also restricted by various social system.
Keywords/Search Tags:from 17 to 19th century, aristocracy, society
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