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A Season of Splendor: The Court of Mrs. Astor in Gilded Age New York
Author: Greg King
Year: October 1, 2008
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Language: English



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A Season of Splendor: The Court of Mrs. Astor in Gilded Age New York In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Gilded Age in New York City witnessed the rise of a new class of wealthy elites who sought to outdo each other in opulence and extravagance. At the forefront of this exclusive circle was Caroline Astor, the matriarch of one of America's most prominent families, who wielded her influence over society like a queen on her throne. A Season of Splendor delves into the lives of these aristocrats, exploring their excesses, cultural pursuits, and the quest for glory that defined this pivotal period in American history. The book takes readers on a dazzling journey through the glittering world of New York's high society, painting a vivid picture of the mansions, balls, and clothing that symbolized the status and refinement of the era's elite. From the grand estates of Long Island to the bustling streets of Manhattan, the author reveals how the Astors and their cohorts shaped the city's social landscape with their wealth and taste. The narrative is punctuated by the tragic demise of the Titanic, which marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in American history.
A Season of Splendor: The Court of Mrs. Astor in Golded Age New York В конце XIX - начале XX века позолоченный век в Нью-Йорке стал свидетелем подъема нового класса богатых элит, которые стремились превзойти друг друга в роскоши и экстравагантности. В авангарде этого эксклюзивного круга была Каролина Астор, матриарх одной из самых выдающихся семей Америки, которая обладала своим влиянием на общество, как королева на своем престоле. «Сезон великолепия» углубляется в жизнь этих аристократов, исследуя их излишества, культурные стремления и поиски славы, определившие этот ключевой период в американской истории. Книга проводит читателей в ослепительное путешествие по сверкающему миру высшего общества Нью-Йорка, рисуя яркую картину особняков, шаров и одежды, которые символизировали статус и утонченность элиты эпохи. От грандиозных усадеб Лонг-Айленда до шумных улиц Манхэттена автор рассказывает, как асторы и их когорты своим богатством и вкусом формировали социальный ландшафт города. Повествование перемежается трагической кончиной «Титаника», ознаменовавшей конец эпохи и начало новой главы в американской истории.
A Season of Splendor : The Court of Mr. Astor in Golded Age New York À la fin du XIXe siècle et au début du XXe siècle, le siècle doré de New York a vu une nouvelle classe d'élites riches se surpasser dans le luxe et l'extravagance. Caroline Astor, l'une des familles les plus éminentes d'Amérique, a eu son influence sur la société en tant que reine sur son trône. La « saison de la splendeur » s'étend dans la vie de ces aristocrates, explorant leurs excès, leurs aspirations culturelles et leur quête de gloire qui ont défini cette période clé de l'histoire américaine. livre emmène les lecteurs dans un voyage éblouissant à travers le monde étincelant de la haute société de New York, dessinant une image brillante des manoirs, des boules et des vêtements qui symbolisaient le statut et la sophistication de l'élite de l'époque. Des grands manoirs de Long Island aux rues bruyantes de Manhattan, l'auteur raconte comment les astors et leurs cohortes ont façonné le paysage social de la ville avec leur richesse et leur goût. La narration est entrecoupée par la mort tragique du Titanic, qui a marqué la fin de l'ère et le début d'un nouveau chapitre de l'histoire américaine.
A Season of Splendor: The Court of Mrs. Astor in Golded Age New York A finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX, la época dorada de Nueva York fue testigo del auge de una nueva clase de élites ricas que buscaban superarse en lujo y extravagancia. Al frente de este exclusivo círculo se encontraba Carolina Astor, matriarca de una de las familias más destacadas de América, que poseía su influencia en la sociedad, como reina en su trono. «La temporada de esplendor» profundiza en la vida de estos aristócratas, explorando sus excesos, aspiraciones culturales y la búsqueda de la fama que definió este período clave en la historia estadounidense. libro guía a los lectores en un deslumbrante viaje por el brillante mundo de la alta sociedad neoyorquina, dibujando una vívida imagen de mansiones, bolas y ropas que simbolizaban el estatus y refinamiento de la élite de la época. Desde las grandes mansiones de Long Island hasta las ruidosas calles de Manhattan, el autor cuenta cómo los astores y sus cohortes, con su riqueza y sabor, moldearon el paisaje social de la ciudad. La narración se intercala con el trágico fallecimiento del Titanic, que marcó el fin de una era y el inicio de un nuevo capítulo en la historia estadounidense.
A Season of Splendor: The Court of Mrs. Astor in Golded Age New York Tra la fine del XIX e l'inizio del XX secolo, l'età dorata di New York ha assistito all'ascesa di una nuova classe di élite ricche che cercavano di superarsi a vicenda nel lusso e nello stravagante. All'avanguardia di questo esclusivo cerchio c'era Carolina Astor, la matriarca di una delle famiglie più illustri d'America, che aveva la sua influenza sulla società come regina sul suo trono. La Stagione dello Splendore si sta approfondendo nella vita di questi aristocratici, esplorando i loro eccessi, le loro aspirazioni culturali e la ricerca della gloria che hanno determinato questo periodo chiave nella storia americana. Il libro conduce i lettori in uno splendido viaggio attraverso il mondo luccicante dell'alta società di New York, disegnando un quadro vivace di case, palle e vestiti che simboleggiavano lo status e la raffinatezza delle élite dell'epoca. Dalla grande città di Long Island alle strade rumorose di Manhattan, l'autore racconta come gli astori e i loro coorti, con la loro ricchezza e il loro gusto, hanno creato il panorama sociale della città. La narrazione si trasforma nella tragica fine del Titanic, che segnò la fine di un'epoca e l'inizio di un nuovo capitolo nella storia americana.
A Season of Splendor: The Court of Mrs. Astor in Golded Age New York Im späten 19. und frühen 20. Jahrhundert erlebte das vergoldete Zeitalter in New York den Aufstieg einer neuen Klasse reicher Eliten, die sich gegenseitig an Luxus und Extravaganz übertreffen wollten. An der Spitze dieses exklusiven Kreises stand Carolina Astor, die Matriarchin einer der prominentesten Familien Amerikas, die wie eine Königin auf ihrem Thron ihren Einfluss auf die Gesellschaft ausübte. Die „Saison der Pracht“ taucht tief in das ben dieser Aristokraten ein und untersucht ihre Exzesse, kulturellen Bestrebungen und die Suche nach Ruhm, die diese Schlüsselperiode in der amerikanischen Geschichte definiert haben. Das Buch nimmt die ser mit auf eine schillernde Reise durch die glitzernde Welt der New Yorker High Society und zeichnet ein lebendiges Bild von Villen, Bällen und Kleidern, die den Status und die Raffinesse der Elite der Ära symbolisierten. Von den grandiosen Anwesen von Long Island bis zu den belebten Straßen Manhattans erzählt der Autor, wie Astoren und ihre Kohorten mit ihrem Reichtum und Geschmack die soziale Landschaft der Stadt prägten. Die Erzählung ist durchsetzt von dem tragischen Untergang der Titanic, der das Ende einer Ära und den Beginn eines neuen Kapitels in der amerikanischen Geschichte markierte.
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Bir İhtişam Mevsimi: Altın Çağındaki Bay Astor'un Sarayı New York 19. yüzyılın sonlarında ve 20. yüzyılın başlarında, New York'taki Yaldızlı Çağ, lüks ve savurganlık konusunda birbirlerini geçmeye çalışan yeni bir zengin seçkinler sınıfının yükselişine tanık oldu. Bu özel çemberin ön saflarında, Amerika'nın en önde gelen ailelerinden birinin anası olan Carolina Astor, tahtında bir kraliçe gibi toplum üzerindeki etkisini kullandı. "Season of Splendor'bu aristokratların hayatlarına giriyor, aşırılıklarını, kültürel özlemlerini ve Amerikan tarihindeki bu önemli dönemi tanımlayan şöhret arayışlarını araştırıyor. Kitap, okuyucuları New York yüksek toplumunun ışıltılı dünyasında göz kamaştırıcı bir yolculuğa çıkarıyor ve dönemin seçkinlerinin statüsünü ve zarafetini sembolize eden konakların, topların ve kıyafetlerin canlı bir resmini çiziyor. Long Island'ın büyük malikanelerinden Manhattan'ın hareketli sokaklarına kadar, yazar astorların ve onların kohortlarının şehrin sosyal manzarasını zenginlik ve zevkleriyle nasıl şekillendirdiğini anlatıyor. Anlatı, bir dönemin sonunu ve Amerikan tarihinde yeni bir bölümün başlangıcını belirleyen "Titanik'in trajik ölümüyle noktalandı.
موسم من الروعة: محكمة السيد أستور في العصر الذهبي بنيويورك في أواخر القرن التاسع عشر وأوائل القرن العشرين، شهد العصر الذهبي في نيويورك صعود فئة جديدة من النخب الثرية التي سعت للتفوق على بعضها البعض في الرفاهية والبذخ. في طليعة هذه الدائرة الحصرية كانت كارولينا أستور، أم إحدى أبرز العائلات الأمريكية، التي مارست تأثيرها على المجتمع مثل الملكة على عرشها. يتعمق «موسم الروعة» في حياة هؤلاء الأرستقراطيين، ويستكشف تجاوزاتهم وتطلعاتهم الثقافية والبحث عن الشهرة التي حددت هذه الفترة المحورية في التاريخ الأمريكي. يأخذ الكتاب القراء في رحلة مبهرة عبر العالم المتلألئ للمجتمع الراقي في نيويورك، ويرسم صورة حية للقصور والكرات والملابس التي ترمز إلى مكانة وصقل نخبة العصر. من القصور الكبرى في لونغ آيلاند إلى شوارع مانهاتن الصاخبة، يروي المؤلف كيف شكل المنجمون وزملاؤهم المشهد الاجتماعي للمدينة بثروتهم وذوقهم. يتخلل السرد الزوال المأساوي لـ «تيتانيك»، الذي يمثل نهاية حقبة وبداية فصل جديد في التاريخ الأمريكي.

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