Who Were the Rich?

The book offers an extensive biographical account of 884 individuals in Britain who had personal estates valued at £100,000 or more between 1809 and 1914, equating to approximately £10 million today. Authored by Professor Rubinstein, a prominent expert on British wealth, it provides detailed insights into each person's occupation, family background, education, marital status, children, heirs, religious beliefs, political activities, and land ownership, creating a comprehensive resource on historical wealth distribution and its societal implications.