Rakes, Highwaymen, and Pirates

The Making of the Modern Gentleman in the Eighteenth Century

Auteurs

• Erin Mackie

Paramètres

• 244 pages
• 9 heures de lecture

• Thème historique

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The book delves into the interconnected histories of the modern polite English gentleman and various notorious masculine archetypes from the eighteenth century, including the rake, highwayman, and pirate. Erin Mackie examines how these figures, despite their differing reputations, reflect the complexities of masculinity during this era, revealing insights into societal norms and cultural values of the time.

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• Année de publication: 2014
• Reliure: (souple)