In this entertaining and insightful book, Bernard Burke shares a collection of anecdotes and episodes from the lives of the aristocracy. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of genealogy and family history, Burke provides a unique and fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of England's most illustrious families. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in English history, genealogy, or the lives of the rich and famous. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.