Masculinity and male codes of honor in modern France / Robert A. Nye.

This study of the evolving definition of masculinity in France since the 18th century examines the aristocratic ethos of male honour, the cultural practices and mentality of middle and upper class men, and the appeal of codes of honour to men throughout French society.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nye, Robert A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 1993.
Series:Studies in the history of sexuality.
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Summary:This study of the evolving definition of masculinity in France since the 18th century examines the aristocratic ethos of male honour, the cultural practices and mentality of middle and upper class men, and the appeal of codes of honour to men throughout French society.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 316 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-309) and index.
ISBN:1423736117
9781423736110
1601296398
9781601296399
9780195046496
0195046498
1280439807
9781280439803
9786610439805
661043980X
9780195364392
0195364392
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.