Survey of a group of nineteenth and early twentieth century British millionaires : the influence of this wealth on their descendants
Franks, Arthur John. 1997, Survey of a group of nineteenth and early twentieth century British millionaires : the influence of this wealth on their descendants, M.A. thesis, Deakin University.
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Survey of a group of nineteenth and early twentieth century British millionaires : the influence of this wealth on their descendants
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.
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