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Hardback. New. <b>A compelling history of the famous London club and its membersâ impact on Britainâs scientific, creative, and official life</b><br /><br /> When it was founded in 1824, the Athenæum broke the mold. Unlike in other preeminent clubs, its members were chosen on the basis of their achievements rather than on their background or political affiliation. Public rather than private life dominated the agenda. The club, with its tradition of hospitality to conflicting views, has attracted leading scientists, writers, artists, and intellectuals throughout its history, including Charles Darwin and Matthew Arnold, Edward Burne-Jones and Yehudi Menuhin, Winston Churchill and Gore Vidal.<br />  <br /> This book is not presented in the traditional, insular style of club histories, but devotes attention to the influence of Athenians on the scientific, creative, and official life of the nation. From the…
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- Title The Athenaeum: More Than Just Another London Club
- Author Michael Wheeler
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 440
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Yale University Press
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
- ISBN 9780300246773 / 0300246773
- Weight 2.24 lbs (1.02 kg)
- Dimensions 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.6 in (23.62 x 16.00 x 4.06 cm)
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- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Cultural Region: British
- Library of Congress subjects History, Athenum Club (London, England) - History
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2020941219
- Dewey Decimal Code 367.942
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