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Civil Tongues and Polite Letters in British America - (Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American Histo) by David S Shields (Paperback)
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Highlights
- In cities from Boston to Charleston, elite men and women of eighteenth-century British America came together in private venues to script a polite culture.
- About the Author: David S. Shields is professor of English at The Citadel.
- 382 Pages
- History, United States
- Series Name: Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American Histo
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Civil Tongues and Polite Letters in British AmericaBook Synopsis
In cities from Boston to Charleston, elite men and women of eighteenth-century British America came together in private venues to script a polite culture. By examining their various 'texts' -- conversations, letters, newspapers, and privately circulated manuscripts -- David Shields reconstructs the discourse of civility that flourished in and further shaped elite society in British America.Review Quotes
[R]ecreates an exuberant social exchange that provides a significant contribution for scholars, students, and general readers of British-American history.
"Women s Studies"
A major contribution to our understanding of [the] process of cultural transplantation.
"Jack P. Greene, "Times Literary Supplement"
[An] intelligent, deeply researched and beautifully written book.
"American Studies"
[O]f value to historians of eighteenth-century British polite society, as well as to American historians.
"English Historical Review"
ÝAn¨ intelligent, deeply researched and beautifully written book.
"American Studies"
ÝO¨f value to historians of eighteenth-century British polite society, as well as to American historians.
"English Historical Review"
ÝR¨ecreates an exuberant social exchange that provides a significant contribution for scholars, students, and general readers of British-American history.
"Womens Studies"
"[An] intelligent, deeply researched and beautifully written book.
"American Studies""
"[O]f value to historians of eighteenth-century British polite society, as well as to American historians.
"English Historical Review""
"[R]ecreates an exuberant social exchange that provides a significant contribution for scholars, students, and general readers of British-American history.
"WomenUs Studies""
Fresh and illuminating.
"American Historical Review"
About the Author
David S. Shields is professor of English at The Citadel.