Men and Manners in America

by Thomas Hamilton

Book Overview

Throughout Men and Manners in America, Thomas Hamilton (1789-1842) describes with scathing honesty, and a sometimes sarcastic wit, the political and social structures of the newly independent United States. Hamilton journeyed to America in 1830, determined to write a conclusive and impartial account of its democracy. On his return, however, he was desperately aware that this impartiality had produced writings with the potential to deeply offend. His...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108002781
• ISBN13: 9781108002783
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"