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The Grand Tour: everything you wanted to know

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Exploring Grand Tour Tourism

This chapter examines the Grand Tour's effects during colonialism, focusing on how British aristocrats collected artifacts and the detrimental impacts on local populations. It also discusses the logistical and financial challenges faced by travelers, alongside the evolution of travel literature and cultural interactions. Additionally, it highlights the lives of young aristocrats seeking refuge in Europe, as they navigated societal norms and explored the duality of artistic pursuits and hedonistic experiences.

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