The Grandes Dames

by Stephen Birmingham

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493024759
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	08/15/2016
Pages:	300
Product dimensions:	10.50(w) x 12.40(h) x 5.80(d)

About the Author

Stephen Birmingham is a preeminent social historian, known for his books The Right People, Real Lace, and The Grandees. He allows his reader unparalleled access to the most exclusive society sets, and tells their stories with great warmth and wit.

Editorial Reviews

Crisply written...full of color, incident and character, and thoroughly entertaining, this book...goes down like a dozen oysters.

Baltimore Sun