Elements of a Polite Education

Carefully Selected From the Letters of the Late Right Honorable Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, to His Son

von Jedidiah Morse

466 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This book presents selected letters of Philip Dormer Stanhope, the Earl of Chesterfield, to his son that offer insight into the education and etiquette of the British aristocracy in the 18th century. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including manners, education, politics, and religion. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and offers valuable lessons on decorum and civility that are still relevant today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Legare Street Press
• ISBN: 9781020739064
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 18.07.2023
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Tradd Street Press