| Description |
vii, 175 leaves ; 30 cm |
| Summary |
This study selected British wealth holders who died between 1858 and 1914 and registered probate values of over 1 million pounds. Their descendants were traced using an array of sources. These descendants generally consisted af a group of wealthy individuals in the upper few percent of wealth holders in the British community as indicated by their probate valuations. Generally the male descendants were wealthier, received a better education, and dominated in commerce and business activities |
| Notes |
Submitted to the Faculty of Arts, Deakin University |
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Thesis (M.A.)--Deakin University, Victoria, 1996 |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: leaves 162-171 |
| Subject |
Income distribution -- Great Britain -- History.
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Millionaires -- Great Britain -- History.
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Wealth -- Great Britain -- History.
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| Genre/Form |
Academic theses.
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| Author |
Deakin University. Faculty of Arts.
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