The Athenaeum: More Than Just Another London Club

by Michael Wheeler

A compelling history of the famous London club and its members' impact on Britain's scientific, creative, and official life

When it was founded in 1824, the Athen um broke the mold. Unlike in other preeminent clubs, its members were chosen on the basis of their achievements rather than on their background or political affiliation. Public rather than private life dominated the agenda. The club, with its tradition of hospitality to conflicting...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300246773
• ISBN13: 9780300246773
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 2.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.3" x 9.3"