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The Grandes Dames

- The wonderfully uninhibited ladies who used their wealth & position to create American culture in their own images-from the Gilded Age to Modern Times

About The Grandes Dames

The Grandes Dames of America knew just what they wanted and precisely how to get it, and when faced with criticism, malice or jealousy, they would rise above their detractors and usually persevere. Preeminent social historian Stephen Birmingham takes us into the drawing rooms of these powerful women, providing keen insights into aspects of an American Society that no longer exists.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781493024759
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 300
  • Published:
  • August 14, 2016
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x230x19 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 438 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of The Grandes Dames

The Grandes Dames of America knew just what they wanted and precisely how to get it, and when faced with criticism, malice or jealousy, they would rise above their detractors and usually persevere. Preeminent social historian Stephen Birmingham takes us into the drawing rooms of these powerful women, providing keen insights into aspects of an American Society that no longer exists.

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