Masculinity and the Metropolis of Vice, 1550–1650
Author | : A. Bailey |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2010-03-29 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780230106147 |
ISBN-10 | : 0230106145 |
Rating | : 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Masculinity and the Metropolis of Vice, 1550–1650 by : A. Bailey
Download or read book Masculinity and the Metropolis of Vice, 1550–1650 written by A. Bailey and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-03-29 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading authors in the field of early modern studies explore a range of bad behaviours - like binge drinking, dicing, and procuring prostitutes at barbershops - in order to challenge the notion that early modern London was a corrupt city that ruined innocent young men.