| Description |
1 online resource (xxix, 247 pages) |
| Contents |
Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Illustrations -- The Hell-Fire Clubs Time Line -- Introduction -- CHAPTER 1 Prelude to the Fires of Hell -- CHAPTER 2 Gentlemen�s Clubs, Journalistic Hacks, the Mohocks and Change -- CHAPTER 3 The Hell-Fire Clubs -- CHAPTER 4 Interlude Abroad: the Grand Tour, Dilettanti and Divans -- CHAPTER 5 The Medmenham Friars -- CHAPTER 6 Essay on Woman: the Friars Exposed -- CHAPTER 7 Public Men and Private Vices -- CHAPTER 8 Scotland and the Fires of Hell -- CHAPTER 9 Beefsteaks, Demoniacs, Dalkey and Colonial America -- Conclusion |
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NotesBibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
Lord sets aside the gossip about the Hell-Fire Clubs-- orgies, prostitutes, erotica, extreme initiation ceremonies-- in order to paint an accurate portrait of their membership, their beliefs and activities, and the reasons for their proliferation |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Hell Fire Club (Medmenham, England)
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| SUBJECT |
Hell Fire Club (Medmenham, England) fast |
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Medmenham / Kloster. swd |
| Subject |
HISTORY -- Modern -- 18th Century.
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Manners and customs
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Geheimbund
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| SUBJECT |
England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85043323
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| Subject |
England
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Großbritannien
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2008016696 |
| ISBN |
9780300177107 |
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0300177100 |
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