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The Dukes : Origins@@ Ennoblement and History of 26 Families Paperback – January 1, 2001

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4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
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The origins of the non-royal dukes in the British peerage divide nicely into Tudor looters, Royal bastards, opportunist generals, territorial, metropolitan or Scottish magnates. Lloyd George said that a duke, fully equipped, cost more than a dreadnought to maintain and with their palaces, possessions and retinues, they are nearly all splendid. Some of them are, of course, now poor; some of them have great wealth; some of them hit every headline and others are obscure. But within each duchy, Brian Masters tells the story of quaint grandees determined to survive. The Dukes is an essential guide that provides vital biographical information and explores the history of the dukes in unprecedented depth. This revised edition includes new information which was not available on first publication, and brings up to date the accounts of families whose titles have passed to a subsequent generation in the intervening years.
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  1. Print length
    400 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Pimlico
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2001
  5. Dimensions
    6.02 x 1.14 x 9.21 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0712667245
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0712667241
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pimlico; New Ed edition (January 1, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0712667245
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0712667241
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.02 x 1.14 x 9.21 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best!
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2014
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Written in 1975, this 1980 second edition is arguably the best book on the subject. Brian Masters has created both an excellent historical reference and a jolly good read. These histories are more enjoyable than fiction. This is my second copy; the first one fell apart from repeated readings. I only wish it were longer so as to include more anecdotes and pictures.
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Alex Fernando
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2013
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Waiting expectantly, pacing up and down-in the small Boondock town in The Northern Territory of Australia ( Darwin) - impossible to get my hands on a copy- so when it came, EARLIER than expected- I opened a bottle of Moet Chandon- a mini one of course @ 12.00 per bottle- Thanks very much = wonderful service and in fantastic condition-Thanks very Much !
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Alex Payton
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2020
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Brilliant read - and nothing else out there that covers this subject. Really engaging read.
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Renata Holder
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but a bit disappointing
Reviewed in Canada on March 16, 2015
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It is entertaining and draws together information from a variety of sources, but I don't find it to be very well written.
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Philip
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but not overly detailed
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2012
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This book is interesting but only has a short chapter on each of the countries Ducal families with a short but accurate history of the title, and family behind these highest families in the countries aristocracy.
If you want a general starter book on Dukes it's ok, but you'll need a more detailed book on individual families if you want a more detailed account of each Ducal house.
It gives the general history, focussing primarily on the titles creation, with little to no information on the houses and artwork these Dukes own.
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History Man
5.0 out of 5 stars Our Aristocracy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2013
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I find Family Histories and Historical Biographies fascinating. The fact that for a long time this branch of history and category of biography has been viewed as outdated does not bother me in the least.

I found it interesting and useful that various Dukedoms that have become extinct were included.
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Carsten Uldall Juhl
3.0 out of 5 stars Out of date
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2017
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Fascinating albeit very out of date....
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