Grand Tour [ Mobility / Education ]
… concerts, military reviews and the theatre. As the eighteenth century progressed, they became increasingly interested in nature, touring the Alps, cruising the Rhine and climbing Vesuvius. Many of these activities were sociable in nature, and indeed, sociability itself was of deep importance. The Grand Tour was, amongst other things, meant to equip …
Academies | Cosmopolitanism | Court | Diplomacy | Education | Elite | Europe | Italy | Tourism | Politeness | Travel
Encyclopedia