Radicals and Rogues

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SKU: 9781789147865
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The Women Who Made New York Modern

By Lottie Whalen

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In Radicals and Rogues by Lottie Whalen, the narrative delves into the lives of daring individuals and groups in history who challenged the status quo and defied authority. Set against the backdrop of political and social upheaval, it sheds light on the fascinating stories of those who used their wits and courage to fight for change. Through a blend of historical documentation and engaging storytelling, the book provides a vivid picture of rebellious figures who significantly impacted their times.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the daring individuals and unconventional thinkers who have shaped history. It sheds light on the rebellious spirits and challenges to the status quo throughout military and historical contexts. This book may appeal to those who appreciate exploring stories of courage, defiance, and the transformative impact of radical ideas.

Chronicles the women who trailblazed New York's artistic scene in the early 1900s.

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This is the story of a group of women whose experiments in art and life set the tone for the rise of New York as the twentieth century's capital of modern culture.

Across the 1910s and '20s, through provocative creative acts, shocking fashion, political activism and dynamic social networks, these women reimagined modern life and fought for the chance to realise their visions.

Taking the reader on a journey through the city's salons and bohemian hangouts, Radicals and Rogues celebrates the tastemakers, collectors, curators, artists and poets at the forefront of the early avant-garde scene.

Focusing on the women trailblazers at the centre of artistic innovation, Lottie Whalen offers a lively new history of remarkable women in early twentieth-century New York City.

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Lottie Whalen's Radicals and Rogues traces the transformation of New York into a cultural hub, attributing this change to a group of pioneering women in the early twentieth century. These women, renowned for their audacious spirit, played instrumental roles as artists and social influencers, significantly impacting the city's creative and social landscape.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789147865

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 47 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 312

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American & Canadian History Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Lottie Whalen Non-Fiction

About the Author

Lottie Whalen is a writer, researcher, and curator working in the fields of feminist history, avant-garde art, and textiles. She is the cofounder of Decorating Dissidence, an interdisciplinary arts project that considers radical histories of craft and its potential as a force for change in the modern day. She lives in Glasgow.