Mrs. Astor's New York
| Author | : Eric Homberger |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 350 |
| Release | : 2004-09-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0300105150 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780300105155 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (155 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Mrs. Astor's New York by : Eric Homberger
Download or read book Mrs. Astor's New York written by Eric Homberger and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mrs Astor, queen of New York society in the decades before World War I, used her prestige to create a social aristocracy in the city. Mrs Astor's story, told here by Eric Homberger, sheds light on the origins, extravagant lifestyle, and social competitiveness of this aristocracy.