Mrs. Astor's New York
Mrs. Astor's New York
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Mrs. Astor, undisputed queen of New York society in the decades before the First World War, created a social aristocracy of unparalleled extravagance and exclusivity. This account of her life, and the era over which she presided, sheds new light on the origins and lifestyle of this aristocracy.
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Mrs. Astor's New York by Eric Homberger
Mrs. Astor, undisputed queen of New York society in the decades before the First World War, created a social aristocracy of unparalleled extravagance and exclusivity. This lively account of her life and the era over which she presided sheds new light on the origins and lifestyle of this aristocracy. "An immensely interesting tale, and Homberger tells it well."--Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book World "In his elegant and extensive account Eric Homberger ...recounts the details of real estate transactions, fancy-dress balls, upwardly mobile marriages, and exclusive enclaves ...[incorporating] delightful bits of cultural information along the way."--Marjorie Garber, Boston Sunday Globe "Homberger's narrative has the verve and resonance of a novel by Edith Wharton."--Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) "A rollicking, illuminating book."--Clive Aslet, Country Life
"A fascinating new academic study"-James Reginato, W Magazine "This history is a rare find-a book of sophisticated scholarship that also makes for entertaining reading... Solidly researched and a delight to read, this book is recommended for public libraries and for academic libraries with collections in New York history."-Library Journal
Eric Homberger is reader in English and American Studies at the University of East Anglia.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780300105155 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300105150 |
| Title | Mrs. Astor's New York |
| Author | Eric Homberger |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 2004-09-10 |
| Number of pages | 382 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |