Where Do Manners Come From?
Ben Henderson and Alice Loxton explore how Renaissance books on courtly conduct inspired an era of civility. They untangle the 18th century age of politeness, and we’ll find out how the Victorians shaped the way we behave today. But are manners getting worse? Key Sources: Sorry! The English and Their Manners - Henry…
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