Many of the former rituals, such as presentation at Court for debutantes, were revived. Pleasure-seeking in night-clubs, sporting events and country-house weekends became the order of the day. When the war ended efforts were made to return to the pre-war world.
The First World War particularly affected the landed classes with their long military tradition country houses were turned into military hospitals and convalescent homes, while many of the menfolk were killed or badly injured in the hostilities. BIC Classification: 1DBK 3JJG HBJD1 HBLW HBTB JFSC. Forget glossy period dramas, here is the real story of Britain's super-rich from the First World War to the end of the 'roaring' twenties. Description for Country House Society: The Private Lives of England's Upper Class After the First World War Paperback.
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