Aristocrats: The Illustrated Companion - Softcover

A rich social history of the 18th century that accompanies the PBS series, here is the story of four sisters--daughters of the Second Duke and Duchess of Richmond lived in magnificence as mistresses of some of the most splendid houses in England and Ireland through turbulent times, from the Jacobite Rebellion to the French Revolution. Photographs reveal the spectacular treasure trove of houses, furniture, objects, and paintings.