Household Gods: The British and Their Possessions

by Deborah Cohen

Book Overview

A fascinating account of the British preoccupation with homes, interior decoration, and personal possessions since 1830 At what point did the British develop their mania for interiors, wallpaper, furniture, and decoration? Why have the middle classes developed so passionate an attachment to the contents of their homes? This absorbing book offers surprising answers to these questions, uncovering the roots of today's consumer society and investigating...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300136412
• ISBN13: 9780300136418
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.2" x 7.4"