Making Men: The Formation of Elite Male Identities in England, - A Sourcebook

The power and status of English male elites were not merely inherited at birth but developed through everyday interactions with family, peers and guardians. Much of these conversations were conducted through correspondence. In this fascinating Sourcebook, Mark Rothery and Henry French present a unique collection of letters which together trace this construction of gender and social identities. :- Reveals the lifelong process of shaping and managing manliness via a range of social agents- Illustrates continuities and changes in the values associated with the landed gentry over the course of the period, and within the male lifecycle- Charts the process from school and university, through to experiences of travel, courtship, marriage and work- Provides a detailed Introduction to the letters, editorial guidance throughout, questions to stimulate discussion, and helpful suggestions for further reading>

About the author

Mark Rothery is Professor in History at the University of Northampton, UK.HENRY FRENCH is Professor of Social History at the University of Exeter, UK.

Product details

• Authors: Henry French, French Henry, Mar Rothery, Mark Rothery, Mark French Rothery, Rothery Mark
• Assisted by: Henry French (Editor), Rothery (Editor), Mark Rothery (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.06.2012
• EAN: 9780230243088
• ISBN: 978-0-230-24308-8
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Women's and gender studies; B, Gender Studies, Sociology, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Diaries & Journals, HISTORY / Social History, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Letters, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Men's Studies, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Social Sciences, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Social and cultural history, Diaries, letters and journals, Gender studies: men and boys, C 1700 To C 1800, biography;England;English;Familie;schooling;state;university