Masculinity and Male Codes of Honor in Modern France

After a decade of works on women's history, historians are becoming aware of the dearth of literature on men's history. Professor Nye addresses this gap in a study of evolving definitions of masculinity in France since the eighteenth century. He examines specifically the aristocratic ethos of male honour, rooted in a society of landlords, hunters, and warriors, adapted to a society motivated by utilitarian values, urban life, and rational law. He focuses on the cultural practicesand mentality of middle and upper class men and the appeal of their codes to men throughout French society.Nye, Robert A. is the author of 'Masculinity and Male Codes of Honor in Modern France' with ISBN 9780195046496 and ISBN 0195046498.