Life Below Stairs True Lives of Edwardian Servants

Summary: "Downton Abbey"--The most successful British period drama in years and the number - is one most-watched drama programme of 2010. This title reveals a detailed picture of what really went on 'downstairs', describing the true-life trials and tribulations of Edwardian servants.

Record details

ISBN: 9781843177814 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 1843177811 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: electronic resource
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1 online resource (220 p.)
Publisher: London : Michael O' Mara Books, 2011.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Dedication page; Contents; Introduction; CHAPTER ONE Social Background; CHAPTER TWO Household Structure; CHAPTER THREE Pay and Conditions; CHAPTER FOUR A Day in the Life of a Country House; CHAPTER FIVE Toil and Technique; CHAPTER SIX Special Occasions; CHAPTER SEVEN Code of Conduct; CHAPTER EIGHT Hiring and Firing; CHAPTER NINE The High Life; Conclusion; Sources and Bibliography; Picture Acknowledgements; Index.

Source of Description Note:

Description based on print version record.