First Ladies of the Republic: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and the Creation of an Iconic American Role
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How the three inaugural First Ladies defined the role for future generations, and carved a space for women in America
America's first First Ladies--Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison--had the challenging task of playing a pivotal role in defining the nature of the American presidency to a fledgling nation and to the world. In First Ladies of the Republic, Jeanne Abrams breaks new ground by examining their lives as a group. From their visions for the future of the burgeoning new nation and its political structure, to ideas about family life and matrimony, these three women had a profound influence on one another's views as they created the new role of presidential spouse.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Jeanne E. Abrams
Publisher: New York University Press
Published: 03/06/2018
ISBN: 9781479886531
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.30w x 1.20d
Review Citations: Library Journal 03/01/2018 pg. 88
Choice 09/01/2018
How the three inaugural First Ladies defined the role for future generations, and carved a space for women in America
America's first First Ladies--Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison--had the challenging task of playing a pivotal role in defining the nature of the American presidency to a fledgling nation and to the world. In First Ladies of the Republic, Jeanne Abrams breaks new ground by examining their lives as a group. From their visions for the future of the burgeoning new nation and its political structure, to ideas about family life and matrimony, these three women had a profound influence on one another's views as they created the new role of presidential spouse.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Jeanne E. Abrams
Publisher: New York University Press
Published: 03/06/2018
ISBN: 9781479886531
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.30w x 1.20d
Review Citations: Library Journal 03/01/2018 pg. 88
Choice 09/01/2018