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The little republic : masculinity and domestic authority in eighteenth-century Britain /

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This title reconstructs the distinctive relationship between the house and masculinity in the 18th century; adds a missing piece to the history of the home, uncovering the hopes and fears men had for their homes and families.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Harvey, Karen, 1971-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Subjects:
Men > Great Britain > Identity > History > 18th century.
Men > Great Britain > Social life and customs > 18th century.
Men > Conduct of life > History > 18th century.
Households > Great Britain > History > 18th century.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Men's Studies.
Households.
Men > Conduct of life.
Men > Identity.
Men > Social life and customs.
Great Britain.
Männlichkeit.
Identität.
Grossbritannien.
1700 - 1799
Electronic books.
History.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:This title reconstructs the distinctive relationship between the house and masculinity in the 18th century; adds a missing piece to the history of the home, uncovering the hopes and fears men had for their homes and families.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 218 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [191]-208) and index.
ISBN:9780191612374 (electronic bk.)
0191612375 (electronic bk.)