Man's estate landed gentry masculinities, 1660-1900

This study on masculinity focuses on the English landed gentry. It covers the period from 1700 to 1900 and is based on thousands of letters written by 19 families. It concentrates on the experiences of sons' upbringing, particularly schooling university or business, foreign travel, and the move...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: French, Henry
Other Authors: Rothery, Mark
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2012, 2012
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This study on masculinity focuses on the English landed gentry. It covers the period from 1700 to 1900 and is based on thousands of letters written by 19 families. It concentrates on the experiences of sons' upbringing, particularly schooling university or business, foreign travel, and the move to family life and fatherhood
Physical Description:1 online resource ill
ISBN:9780191738852