How to Behave Badly in Elizabethan England

Name: How to Behave Badly in Elizabethan England
Brand: Liveright Publishing Corporation
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Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

By Ruth Goodman

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Description

With this "impeccable" (BBC History) chronicle, acclaimed popular historian Ruth Goodman reveals a Renaissance Britain particularly rank with troublemakers. From snooty needlers who took aim with a cutting "thee," to lowbrow drunkards with revolting table manners, Goodman's "gleeful and illuminating" (Booklist, starred review) portrait of offenses most foul draws upon advice manuals, court cases, and sermons. Wicked readers will delight in learning why quoting Shakespeare was poor form, and why curses hurled at women were almost always about sex (no surprise there). "Accessible, fun, and historically accurate" (Publishers Weekly, starred review), How to Behave Badly is a celebration of one of history's naughtiest periods, when derision was an art form. "Oh, how I wish Ruth Goodman could be my tutor. But settling in for one of her history lessons is better than second best." - Alicia Becker, New York Times Book Review

Product details

Binding:

Paperback

Edition:

1

Number of Pages:

320

Release Date:

2019-10-22

Publication Date:

2019-10-22

Publisher:

Liveright Publishing Corporation

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

1631496247

ISBN13:

9781631496240

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

[email protected]

Weight:

259 g

Height:

141 cm

Width:

211 cm

Thickness:

22 cm

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