Download or read book Temples of Luxury written by Susanne Schmid and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines hotels, inns, restaurants, and travelling on luxurious trains and ships. The volume also explores social rituals, consumer culture, and issues of class and gender as well as the institutions of travelling for health, education, or any other purpose.