Masks and Facades - Sir John Vanbrugh the Man in His Setting

First published in 1974, Masks and Facades paints an authentic picture of John Vanbrugh as a man of character, talent, wit and charm, moving in an age where patronage held the key to worldly advancement.

List of contents

Acknowledgements 1. The Burgher Background 2. The Captain Vanbrook 3. Vizard Masks in Pit and Gallery 4. The Scene is Drawn 5. A Debauch in Piety 6. Clubbable Fellows 7. The Gilded Arches of the Hay Market 8. Heralds Rampant 9. The Palaces Begin to Rise 10. It Was a Famous Victory 11. Progress of a Palace 12. Projects and Friendships 13. After Victory 14. Tory Triumphs 15. Under Her Majesty’s Displeasure 16. Building and Matchmaking 17. Patrons and Persons of Quality 18. The Faithfull Servant as Married Man 19. Publick Rubbs and Private Ease 20. In Spite of the Huzzy’s Teeth Bibliography Index

About the author

Madeleine Bingham

Summary

First published in 1974, Masks and Facades paints an authentic picture of John Vanbrugh as a man of character, talent, wit and charm, moving in an age where patronage held the key to worldly advancement.

Product details

• Authors: Madeleine Bingham, Bingham Madeleine
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2023
• EAN: 9781032560991
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3256099-1
• No. of pages: 400
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Literary Figures, Biography: literary, European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, Social and cultural history, Biography: writers