Manliness in Britain, 1760-1900: Bodies, Emotion, and Material Culture

by Joanne Begiato

Book Overview

This book offers an innovative account of manliness in Britain between 1760 and 1900. Using diverse textual, visual and material culture sources, it shows that masculinities were produced and disseminated through men's bodies -often working-class ones - and the emotions and material culture associated with them. The book analyses idealised men who stimulated desire and admiration, including virile boxers, soldiers, sailors and blacksmiths, brave firemen...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1526163632
• ISBN13: 9781526163639
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 9.6"