The citadel of power, privilege and breeding in which the titled, land-owning governing class had barricaded itself for so long was breached. Towards the end of the nineteenth century and for the first few years of the twentieth, a strange invasion took place in Britain. Ī delicious group biography of the young American heiresses who married into the British aristocracy at the turn of the twentieth century - the real women who inspired Downton Abbey. If you’re interested in digging more into the Gilded Age, whether you want the glimmering halls on Fifth Avenue or the tenements of the lower East Side, and whether you’re looking for fact, fiction, or a blend of both, this list has you covered.About the Book A deliciously told group biography of the young, rich, American heiresses who married into the impoverished British aristocracy at the turn of the 20th century-the real women who inspired Downton Abbey.
Immigrant families, rural populations, and others considered to be in the lower class faced harsh work environments, substandard living conditions, and a host of issues that the upper class would never have had to face. It’s estimated that in the 1890s, the average annual income of the majority of the country was $380-just $11,740.25 in 2022. However, the disparity between the upper and lower classes was incredibly sharp. The wealthy threw lavish parties, built enormous mansions, and commissioned large, extravagant wardrobes. This is the era that led to the coining of the term “conspicuous consumption” by Thorstein Veblen. The names of Astor, Hearst, Vanderbilt, and J.P. Families that held incredible power still adorn New York streets, buildings, and banks. The age is characterized by excess, rampant political gain and corruption, and rapidly developing innovations. Taking its name from a collaboration between Mark Twain and Charles Dudley, the Gilded Age lasted roughly from the 1870s to the early 1900s.
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