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OverviewThis book explores the world of women who married, or dealt with British soldiers below the rank of officer during the nineteenth century, including fiancees, wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters, as well as the prostitutes they consorted with. It examines women's experiences over the time cycle of a soldier's service. It considers women's finances, how they struggled to make ends meet and how they appealed to the government for support, including in widowhood and after a soldier's service had been completed. It discusses how soldiers' women were viewed in the press, in literature and in society more widely, highlighting in particular issues concerning morality and independence, and outlines how the Crimean War and its aftermath brought about extensive army reforms and also a sharp revision of the reputation of soldiers' wives. The book includes an exploration of soldiers' relations with prostitutes and how prostitutes were regulated, and a consideration of the impact on soldiers' wives of physical arrangements such as barracks, and overall provides much insight into the nature of plebeian life in the nineteenth century. The women portrayed often emerge as exceptionally resolute, independent and canny. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Professor Lynn MacKayPublisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd Imprint: Boydell & Brewer Weight: 0.001kg ISBN: 9781837650552ISBN 10: 1837650551 Pages: 314 Publication Date: 15 August 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Courtship, Marriage, and Affection 2. The Culture of the Wives: Life in the British Isles 3. Life Abroad 4. The Crimean War: Helping the Women Left Behind 5. Living through Crisis 6. Prostitution Conclusion Appendix: Ellen of Ayr Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationLynn MacKay is a Professor of History at Brandon University, Manitoba, Canada Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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