A Companion to First Ladies

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States
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Author: ISBN: 9781118732182
Publisher: Wiley Publication: March 14, 2016
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781118732182
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: March 14, 2016
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Language: English

This volume explores more than two centuries of literature on the First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, providing the first historiographical overview of these important women in U.S. history.

  • Underlines the growing scholarly appreciation of the First Ladies and the evolution of the position since the 18th century
  • Explores the impact of these women not only on White House responsibilities, but on elections, presidential policies, social causes, and in shaping their husbands’ legacies
  • Brings the First Ladies into crisp historiographical focus, assessing how these women and their contributions have been perceived both in popular literature and scholarly debate
  • Provides concise biographical treatments for each First Lady
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This volume explores more than two centuries of literature on the First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, providing the first historiographical overview of these important women in U.S. history.

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