Mrs. Astor's New York : money and social power in a gilded age

Mrs. Astor's New York : money and social power in a gilded age / Eric Homberger.

Author/creator	Homberger, Eric
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	New Haven [Conn.] : Yale University Press, ©2002.
Description	xiv, 330 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm
Subject(s)	Astor, Caroline Schermerhorn, 1830-1908. Astor, Caroline Schermerhorn, 1830-1908. Aristocracy (Social class)--New York (State) --New York --History --19th century. Rich people--New York (State) --New York --Social life and customs --19th century. Rich people--New York (State) --New York --Biography. Wealth--Social aspects --New York (State) --New York --History --19th century. New York (N.Y.)--Social life and customs --19th century. New York (N.Y.)--History --1865-1898. New York (N.Y.)--Biography. New York (N.Y.)--Social life and customs --19th century. New York (N.Y.)--History --1865-1868.

Contents	Looking at aristocracy -- The art of social climbing -- Aristocratic neighborhoods -- Going to the ball -- Ward McAllister -- Being Mrs. Astor.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-320) and index.
LCCN	2002002034
ISBN	0300095015

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	F128.47 .H69 2002	✔ Available	Place Hold