…In the 18th century, the number of clubs grew rapidly, reflecting the growing power of the citizens. Some clubs, known collectively as Mughouse Clubs, engaged in reckless behavior such as carousing, gambling, and even assaulting ordinary citizens. In 1764, the social club White's was renamed Almack's, which became a stronghold of the Tories and was known for its gambling (Almack's was the forerunner of today's Brook's). Other clubs established included the literary club Kit-Cat, Dr. Johnson's The Club, and Boodle's, which became famous for its cooking. … *Some of the terminology that mentions "Brook's" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…18世紀になると市民勢力のいっそうの台頭を反映して,クラブは急成長を遂げる。なかには,マグハウス・クラブと総称された,乱痴気騒ぎやギャンブル,はては一般市民を襲撃するなど無軌道な行動に走るものも現れたが,1764年には社交クラブ〈ホワイトWhite’s〉が〈オルマックAlmack’s〉と改称され,トーリー党の牙城と化するとともに,ギャンブルで勇名を馳せる(オルマックは今日の〈ブルックBrook’s〉の前身)。文学クラブの〈キット・キャットKit‐Cat〉やジョンソン博士の〈ザ・クラブThe Club〉,料理で有名になった〈ブードルBoodle’s〉などのクラブも成立した。… ※「Brook's」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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