Sarah M. S. Pearsall - Atlantic Families: Lives & Letters in the Later Eighteenth - Hardcover Book

Sarah M. S. Pearsall

Discover the profound impact of the Atlantic world on kinship in Atlantic Families: Lives & Letters in the Later Eighteenth by Sarah M. S. Pearsall. This compelling historical study examines the experiences of families separated by vast oceans, using personal letters to reveal the challenges and changes faced by those living across the eighteenth-century Atlantic. Pearsall argues that these complex transatlantic connections were a primary catalyst in reshaping contemporary ideals surrounding marriage and family structures, offering a fresh perspective that challenges traditional narratives centered solely on the American Revolution. Through meticulous research and intimate personal narratives, this book provides a deep dive into the socio-cultural shifts of the era. Ideal for historians and readers interested in genealogy, colonial history, and social dynamics. Product Summary: Sarah M. S. Pearsall, Atlantic Families: Lives & Letters in the Later Eighteenth, historical non-fiction, social history, eighteenth-century studies, family dynamics.