Why British Aristocrats STOPPED Living in Their Castles (The Economic Collapse Nobody Talks About) скачать в хорошем качестве

Why British Aristocrats STOPPED Living in Their Castles (The Economic Collapse Nobody Talks About)

They owned empires. Now they can barely afford the heating bill. British castles once symbolized unshakeable wealth and power. But today, hundreds stand empty, crumbling, or converted into hotels. What happened? The British aristocracy didn't just decline—it economically collapsed, and nobody wants to talk about it. In this video, you'll discover: How World War I death duties bankrupted entire noble families The tax changes that made castles impossible to maintain Why aristocrats were forced to sell priceless estates for pennies The rise of the National Trust and what it really meant for Britain's elite How modern descendants live in one wing while tourists roam the rest From Downton Abbey fantasies to harsh financial reality, this is the untold story of how Britain's ruling class lost everything. These weren't just homes—they were symbols of a social order that couldn't survive the 20th century. The castles remain. But the families who built them? Most are long gone.