Men and the Emergence of Polite Society, Britain 1660-1800

By Philip Carter

Book Overview

A vivid account of the changing status of men and masculinity as Britain moved into the modern period reveals the significance of social over sexual conduct for eighteenth century definitions of masculinity, using personal stories and diverse public statements drawn from conduct books, magazines, sermons and novels.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0582319870
• ISBN13: 9780582319875
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"