Petticoat Affair : Manners, Mutiny and Sex in Andrew Jackson's White House by John F. Marszalek (1998, Hardcover)

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"The Petticoat Affair: Manners, Mutiny, and Sex in Andrew Jackson's White House" by John F. Marszalek is a historical biography that delves into the intriguing details of President Andrew Jackson's White House. The book explores the complex relationships among the President, his wife, and various female guests, shedding light on issues of gender, politics, and social norms during that era. With illustrations and a substantial 320 pages, this hardcover book offers a compelling read for those interested in women's studies, presidential history, and the nuances of social behavior in the early 19th century United States.

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PublisherFree Press
ISBN-100684828014
ISBN-139780684828015
eBay Product ID (ePID)16642

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Book TitlePetticoat Affair : Manners, Mutiny and Sex in Andrew Jackson's White House
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1998
TopicWomen, Gender Studies, Presidents & Heads of State, Women's Studies, United States / General
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorJohn F. Marszalek
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight20.2 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.4 in

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LCCN97-016099
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal973.5/6/092
SynopsisThis account of the Eaton Affair describes the story of how Peggy O'Neale Eaton, the wife of President Andrew Jackson's secretary of war, was branded a loose woman and snubbed by Washington society. The president's defence of her honour fuelled intense speculation and a scandal began.
LC Classification NumberE381.M33 1997

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