Luxury : a history /

Luxury : a history /

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Author / Creator:Spalding, Jill, author.
Imprint:New York : Parameter Press, 2021.
©2021
Description:431 pages, 1 unnumbered page : color illustrations, portraits (chiefly color) ; 34 cm
Language:English
Subject:
Luxury -- History.
Wealth -- History.
Leisure -- History.
Arts -- History.
Luxury.
Wealth.
History.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12708937
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ISBN:9781620975633
1620975637
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-405) and index.
Summary:"A sweeping history of luxury-from the pharaohs to the plutocrats-celebrating the quintessential role of opulence in human evolution"--
Table of 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.

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