Old Country Life (eBook, ePUB) - Baring-gould, S.
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I WONDER whether the day will ever dawn on England when our country houses will be as deserted as are those in France and Germany? If so, that will be a sad day for England. I judge from Germany. There, after the Thirty Years' War, the nobles and gentry set-to to build themselves mansions in place of the castles that had been burnt or battered down. In them they lived till the great convulsion that shook Europe and upset existing conditions social as well as political. Napoleon overran Germany, and the nobles and gentry had not recovered their losses during that terrible period before the…mehr

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I WONDER whether the day will ever dawn on England when our country houses will be as deserted as are those in France and Germany? If so, that will be a sad day for England. I judge from Germany. There, after the Thirty Years' War, the nobles and gentry set-to to build themselves mansions in place of the castles that had been burnt or battered down. In them they lived till the great convulsion that shook Europe and upset existing conditions social as well as political. Napoleon overran Germany, and the nobles and gentry had not recovered their losses during that terrible period before the State took advantage of their condition to transfer the land to the peasantry. This was not done everywhere, but it was so to a large extent in the south. Money was advanced to the farmers to buy out their landlords, and the impoverished nobility were in most cases glad to sell.
Autorenporträt
S. Baring-Gould was a prolific English author and scholar, known for his contributions to literature, folklore, and hymnody. Born in 1834, he wrote extensively across various genres, including novels, biographies, and essays, with over 150 works to his name. His most notable novels include ""Arminell: A Social Romance,"" which explores themes of class conflict and personal identity, and ""Mehalah,"" a tale set in the marshes of Essex that delves into local customs and struggles. In addition to his fiction, Baring-Gould was deeply interested in folklore and local history, often incorporating these elements into his storytelling. He was also an accomplished hymn writer, with several of his compositions still sung today. His work reflects a keen understanding of human nature and a deep empathy for the struggles of the less fortunate. Baring-Gould's legacy endures through his rich narratives and the lasting impact of his contributions to English literature.