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Routledge Mistresses of the Transient Hearth - Routledge History Book

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Explore the social history of mid-19th Century America through the lives of military families. Mistresses of the Transient Hearth: American Army Officers' Wives and Material Culture, 1840-1880 offers a deep look at how women navigated their social standing during this era. This scholarly work examines how army officers' wives utilized material culture to establish and maintain their status as middle-class women. By studying the objects and goods used in their daily lives, the book provides a unique perspective on the domestic experiences of women living within the military community. Part of the Studies in American Popular History and Culture series, this Routledge publication is an essential resource for those interested in military history, gender studies, and American social history. It provides a detailed account of how physical possessions helped define social identity in a transient environment.

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Examines the social status of mid-19th Century American army officers' wives.

Analyzes how material culture helped women confirm their middle-class identity.

Provides historical context for the period between 1840 and 1880.

Part of the Studies in American Popular History and Culture series.

Focuses on the domestic lives and social strategies of women in military settings.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415973600
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Military History > Armed Forces > Land Forces
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 26 April 2005
Listed Since: 05 February 2007

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