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Luxury : a history
Author
Title
Luxury : a history / Jill Spalding.
ISBN
9781620975633
1620975637
Publication
New York : Parameter Press, 2021.
Copyright Notice Date
©2021
Physical Description
431 pages : color illustrations, portraits (chiefly color) ; 34 cm
Local Notes
BEIN 2022 1527: Number line on title page verso indicates first printing: "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1."
Summary
"A sweeping history of luxury-from the pharaohs to the plutocrats-celebrating the quintessential role of opulence in human evolution"-- Provided by publisher.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
August 04, 2022
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-405) and index (pages 412-431).
Contents
Prologue
Preface: Luxury considered
I. Intimate pleasures
II. Decked out
III. Haute habitats
IV. Verdant vanities
V. Trophy art
VI. The pampered palate
VII. Rich alliance
VIII. Prodigal pastimes
IX. Grand touring
X. Fêtes galantes
XI. Privilege personified
XII. Command and control
XIII. The god standard
XIV. Luxury redux.
Genre/Form
History.
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United States New York (State) New York.
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