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100			_aBoyington, Amy _921387
245			_aCountry house dining room: a history of Georgian feasting
260			_aLondon _bYale University Press _c2026
300			_a206p.
520			_aThe eighteenth-century country house dining room was a symbol of social status, wealth, and cultural refinement, operating as both a functional space and a theatrical venue for displaying power. Drawing on the most fashionable architectural styles of the day, these rooms were meticulously crafted to convey the owner’s affluence and sophistication. The design and decoration of the dining room itself became an integral part of the dining experience, with fine art, antique sculptures, and exquisite furnishings enhancing the room’s grandeur. Table settings, featuring intricate porcelain, silverware, and glassware, emphasised the importance of aesthetic presentation, further reinforcing the owner’s social aspirations. This book charts how the country house dining room encapsulated the social, cultural, and political dynamics of the Georgian era. Through its design, rituals, and contradictions, it served as a microcosm of the broader societal values and hierarchies of the time. Dining was not merely about sustenance, but a reflection of status, identity, and the complexities of social interaction.
650			_aGeneral customs of eating _921388
650			_aBanqueting & feasting rituals _921389
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