Title: Making aristocracy work
Description: A study of the political role and activities of the peerage both inside and outside Parliament, the late 19th and early 20th century. Andrew Adonis reassesses the strengths and weaknesses of the House of Lords, and shows how its members were able to justify themselves by their work.
Subjects: Politics and government, Great Britain, Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords, Nobility, History, Great britain, parliament, house of lords, Nobility, great britain, Great britain, politics and government, 1837-1901, Great britain, politics and government, 20th century
Places: Great Britain
Time periods: 1837-1901, 20th century, 1901-1936, 19th century