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Beau Nash, born Richard Nash, was a significant historical figure of 18th century Britain, and had one of the most influential roles in managing the spa city of Bath as Master of Ceremonies. Aside from the massive influence he had throughout the city, he also played a leading role in making Bath the most fashionable resort in England at the time.The Life of Richard Nash is quite possibly the most successful and well-written biography of Richard Nash, written a year after his death. Offering information of great historic significance, it also outlines the life of the well-known dandy, while introducing his past background while serving in the military and working as a barrister.After a far less imposing career in any of these fields, Nash virtually took over the city of Bath, leading to a genuine revolution in the fashion of the18th century. Nash was the one who coordinated the city as a fashion resort, and led to the selection of 500-600 individuals who were the “select company” of Bath.He also decided if any newcomers were to be considered suitable to join their entourage.While serving as Master of Ceremonies, Nash was in charge of organizing many important events, brokering marriages, regulating gambling and essentially dismantling the rigid barriers between the social classes of the time – at least within Bath itself. His personal life, gradual descent and eventual death are also portrayed quite accurately in the biography written by Oliver Goldsmith.Although many critics consider that Goldsmith’s usual wit is absent from this book, the read itself is not meant to be taken as a fictional narrative. Despite this fact, the continuity and dynamic nature of Goldsmith’s writing style will undoubtedly keep you interested, even through passages that other authors would not have been able to portray in a similarly fascinating manner.
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