Isbn: 9781331427421 - Conferences on Books and Men (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a multifaceted examination of the concept of gentility throughout history, drawing upon examples from diverse sources such as academic texts, etiquette guides, and even Oxford dining halls. The author traces the evolution of standards of politeness and social refinement by examining the shifting perceptions of what it means to be "well-bred," from medieval notions to the more modern conventions of our time. This thought-provoking work explores the various ways in which ideas of gentility have played a role in shaping social behavior, and provides a rich array of anecdotes and observations on this evolving concept. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…