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Thomas Foster

    Thomas A. Foster is a historian whose work delves into the complexities of sexuality and masculinity within early American history. He explores how societal norms and individual experiences surrounding sexuality evolved and shaped American identity. Foster's scholarship utilizes historical sources to illuminate the intricate landscape of intimate relationships and sexual expression in the past.

    Sex and the Eighteenth-Century Man
    The Iowa
    Morality and Rules of Happiness
    The Secret of Hegel: Being the Hegelian System in Origin, Principle, Form, and Matter; Volume 2
    • The Iowa

      • 148 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Discover the untold stories of the people who helped shape the great state of Iowa. In this comprehensive history, authors Thomas Foster and William Harvey Miner delve into the state's early years, tracing its growth and development from a fledgling territory to a thriving agricultural powerhouse. With detailed research and engaging storytelling, The Iowa is a must-read for anyone interested in Midwestern history and culture.

      The Iowa
    • Sex and the Eighteenth-Century Man

      Massachusetts and the History of Sexuality in America

      • 244 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.4(11)Add rating

      Challenging traditional narratives, this book explores the often-overlooked role of sex in colonial and Revolutionary America, particularly regarding men. Utilizing a range of historical sources, including court records and private papers from Massachusetts, it reveals how erotic behaviors and desires shaped societal expectations of masculinity during this period. By highlighting the connection between sexuality and the male identity, the author redefines the historical discourse surrounding gender roles in early American society.

      Sex and the Eighteenth-Century Man