An edition of How to create the perfect wife
(2013)
How to create the perfect wife
Britain's most ineligible bachelor and his enlightened quest to train the ideal mate
by Wendy Moore
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Wendy Moore's exploration of British writer Thomas Day's mission to groom his ideal mate captures the radicalism--and deep contradictions-- at the heart of the Enlightenment.
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Social conditions, English Authors, History, Marriage, Women, Aristocracy (Social class), Social Values, Spouses, Interpersonal Relations, New York Times reviewed, Day, thomas, 1748-1789, Aristocracy (social class), Women, history, modern period, 1600-, Great britain, history, 18th century, Social classes, great britain, Marriage, history, Marriage, great britainPeople
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How to create the perfect wife: Britain's most ineligible bachelor and his enlightened quest to train the ideal mate
2013, Basic Books
in English
0465065740 9780465065745
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 326-332) and index.
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