Nicholas Foulkes is the author of over 20 books including the critically-acclaimed series of early 19th century histories, Scandalous Society, Dancing into Battle and Gentlemen and Blackguards. Similarly well received was his trilogy of social histories: High Society, Bals and his single volume history of the jet set, Swans. He is also an internationally recognised authority on luxury travel, material culture, timepieces and the arts.
