![]() ![]() Moreover, its sprightly, sparkling prose will delight scholars and general readers alike., "What Ms. Again and again-and yet again-it opens fresh views on the political culture of the early Republic. ![]() ![]() Parlor Politics, her first book, has opened not just a new window on the past, but floodgates." - Jeff Sharlet, Chronicle of Higher Education, Parlor Politics is an absolute gem of historical research and writing. Allgor's argument is more than a new twist on the history of high society. Bonnie Angelo, Washington PostAllgor's concern with the blurred lines between official and unofficial politics, government and society, image making and power sharing, resonates loudly in our own time. combines excellent research, which draws on primary archival material, with a flair for expressive writing., "For those whose knowledge of early Washington and its politics is in need of repair, Parlor Politics provides a fresh perspective and rich details - history at its most readable. ![]() In this scholarly yet animated and thought-provoking analysis, Allgor presents her groundbreaking research on the critical role that women played in the early days of Washington politics. ![]()
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