2013, ISBN: 9781136214943

This book examines the marriages of British peers to American women within the context of the opening up of London and New York society and the growing competitiveness for high social sta… Mehr…

This book examines the marriages of British peers to American women within the context of the opening up of London and New York society and the growing competitiveness for high social status. In London, American women were often blamed for the growing hedonism and materialism of smart society and for poaching in the marriage market. They were invariably described as frivolous, vain and calculating - a description which points to the simmering anti-American sentiment in Britain. It was even suggested that titled Americans were having a detrimental effect on the British peerage because of their failure to produce male heirs. A brilliant analysis of the reasons why American women were viewed pejoratively not only in terms of anti-American feeling and the social transformation of the British upper class, but also the threat of women who did not appear to conform to aristocratic notions of a peeress's duties as a wife and mother. This book examines the marriages of British peers to American women within the context of the opening up of London and New York society and the growing competitiveness for high social status. In London, American women were often blamed for the growing hedonism and materialism of smart society and for poaching in the marriage market. They were invariably described as frivolous, vain and calculating - a description which points to the simmering anti-American sentiment in Britain. It was even suggested that titled Americans were having a detrimental effect on the British peerage because of their failure to produce male heirs. A brilliant analysis of the reasons why American women were viewed pejoratively not only in terms of anti-American feeling and the social transformation of the British upper class, but also the threat of women who did not appear to conform to aristocratic notions of a peeress's duties as a wife and mother. Inhoud: Taal: Engels; Bindwijze: E-book; Druk: 1; Verschijningsdatum: augustus 2013; Afmetingen: 22,9 x 15,2 x 2,5 cm; Aantal pagina's: 360 pagina's; Ebook formaat: Adobe ePub; Illustraties: Nee; Betrokkenen: Auteur(s): Maureen E. Montgomery; Uitgever: Routledge; Lees mogelijkheden: Lees dit ebook op: Desktop (Mac en Windows) | Kobo e-reader | Android (smartphone en tablet) | iOS (smartphone en tablet) | Windows (smartphone en tablet); Ebook formaat: Adobe ePub; EAN: Overige kenmerken: Extra groot lettertype: Nee; Studieboek: Nee; Verpakking breedte: 159 mm; Verpakking lengte: 235 mm; Engels | Druk: 1 | E-book | 9781136214943 | 360 pagina's, Geschiedenis, Sociale & Culturele geschiedenis, Boeken, Mens & Maatschappij, Regio's & Landen, Europa, Noord-, Midden-, & Zuid-Amerika, Sociale groepen, Genderstudies, Vrouwen & Meisjes, Periodes, Moderne tijd (1800-1945), Routledge<

2013, ISBN: 9781136214943

This book examines the marriages of British peers to American women within the context of the opening up of London and New York society and the growing competitiveness for high social sta… Mehr…

This book examines the marriages of British peers to American women within the context of the opening up of London and New York society and the growing competitiveness for high social status. In London, American women were often blamed for the growing hedonism and materialism of smart society and for poaching in the marriage market. They were invariably described as frivolous, vain and calculating - a description which points to the simmering anti-American sentiment in Britain. It was even suggested that titled Americans were having a detrimental effect on the British peerage because of their failure to produce male heirs. A brilliant analysis of the reasons why American women were viewed pejoratively not only in terms of anti-American feeling and the social transformation of the British upper class, but also the threat of women who did not appear to conform to aristocratic notions of a peeress's duties as a wife and mother. This book examines the marriages of British peers to American women within the context of the opening up of London and New York society and the growing competitiveness for high social status. In London, American women were often blamed for the growing hedonism and materialism of smart society and for poaching in the marriage market. They were invariably described as frivolous, vain and calculating - a description which points to the simmering anti-American sentiment in Britain. It was even suggested that titled Americans were having a detrimental effect on the British peerage because of their failure to produce male heirs. A brilliant analysis of the reasons why American women were viewed pejoratively not only in terms of anti-American feeling and the social transformation of the British upper class, but also the threat of women who did not appear to conform to aristocratic notions of a peeress's duties as a wife and mother. Inhoud: Taal: Engels; Bindwijze: E-book; Druk: 1; Verschijningsdatum: augustus 2013; Afmetingen: 22,9 x 15,2 x 2,5 cm; Aantal pagina's: 360 pagina's; Ebook formaat: Adobe ePub; Illustraties: Nee; Betrokkenen: Auteur(s): Maureen E. Montgomery; Uitgever: Routledge; Lees mogelijkheden: Lees dit ebook op: Desktop (Mac en Windows) | Kobo e-reader | Android (smartphone en tablet) | iOS (smartphone en tablet) | Windows (smartphone en tablet); Ebook formaat: Adobe ePub; EAN: Overige kenmerken: Extra groot lettertype: Nee; Studieboek: Nee; Verpakking breedte: 159 mm; Verpakking lengte: 235 mm; Engels | Druk: 1 | E-book | 9781136214943 | 360 pagina's, Mens & Maatschappij, Sociale groepen, Boeken, Geschiedenis, Regio's & Landen, Noord-, Midden-, & Zuid-Amerika, Periodes, Moderne tijd (1800-1945), Genderstudies, Vrouwen & Meisjes, Sociale & Culturele geschiedenis, Europa, Routledge<

ISBN: 9781136214943

This book examines the marriages of British peers to American women within the context of the opening up of London and New York society and the growing competitiveness for high social sta… Mehr…

This book examines the marriages of British peers to American women within the context of the opening up of London and New York society and the growing competitiveness for high social status. In London, American women were often blamed for the growing hedonism and materialism of smart society and for poaching in the marriage market. They were invariably described as frivolous, vain and calculating – a description which points to the simmering anti-American sentiment in Britain. It was even suggested that titled Americans were having a detrimental effect on the British peerage because of their failure to produce male heirs.A brilliant analysis of the reasons why American women were viewed pejoratively not only in terms of anti-American feeling and the social transformation of the British upper class, but also the threat of women who did not appear to conform to aristocratic notions of a peeress's duties as a wife and mother.Originally published in 1989, this book has unique appendices listing details of peer marriages in this 1870-1914 period. Status, Money and Transatlantic Marriages, 1870-1914 Routledge Social History american women, british peers, history of marriage, peerage, social history, transatlantic marriage, women history 9780415632522, 9780415752596 DE,GB,US,ES,IT,FR,MX English History, Taylor and Francis<

ISBN: 9781136214943

This book examines the marriages of British peers to American women within the context of the opening up of London and New York society and the growing competitiveness for high social sta… Mehr…

This book examines the marriages of British peers to American women within the context of the opening up of London and New York society and the growing competitiveness for high social status. In London, American women were often blamed for the growing hedonism and materialism of smart society and for poaching in the marriage market. They were invariably described as frivolous, vain and calculating - a description which points to the simmering anti-American sentiment in Britain. It was even suggested that titled Americans were having a detrimental effect on the British peerage because of their failure to produce male heirs.A brilliant analysis of the reasons why American women were viewed pejoratively not only in terms of anti-American feeling and the social transformation of the British upper class, but also the threat of women who did not appear to conform to aristocratic notions of a peeress’s duties as a wife and mother.Originally published in 1989, this book has unique appendices listing details of peer marriages in this 1870-1914 period.; EPUB; History & Transport > Humanities > Regional & national history > European history > British & Irish, Taylor and Francis<

ISBN: 9781136214943

This book examines the marriages of British peers to American women within the context of the opening up of London and New York society and the growing competitiveness for high social sta… Mehr…

This book examines the marriages of British peers to American women within the context of the opening up of London and New York society and the growing competitiveness for high social status. In London, American women were often blamed for the gro This book examines the marriages of British peers to American women within the context of the opening up of London and New York society and the growing competitiveness for high social status. In London, American women were often blamed for the gro, Routledge<