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The Petticoat Affair Manners, Mutiny and Sex in Andrew Jacksons White House 1St Edition Pdf FREE THE PETTICOAT AFFAIR MANNERS, MUTINY AND SEX IN ANDREW JACKSONS WHITE HOUSE 1ST EDITION PDF John F Marszalek | 9780807126349 | | | | | The Petticoat Affair: Manners, Mutiny, and Sex in Andrew Jackson's White House by John F. Marszalek About the Author: John F. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. A stubborn man of deep principles, Andrew Jackson reacted violently to political or social injustice. Rumors surrounding the timing of his marriage devastated his wife, Rachel, who died after his election. But nothing tested Jackson's resolve quite like the Eaton Affair in which his Secretary of War's wife was labeled a "loose woman" and shunned in political circles. Jacks A stubborn man of deep principles, Andrew Jackson reacted violently to political or social injustice. Jackson's support of the secretary and his wife began an imbroglio that became a scandal complete with media manipulation, quicksand coalitions, to rumors piled high. This account shows us that sex and scandal are hardly new to American politics. Get A Copy. Paperbackpages. More Details Original Title. Other Editions 6. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about The Petticoat Affairplease sign up. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Sep 30, Judy rated it liked it. President Andrew Jackson's first administration was a difficult one marked by such controversial topics as Indian removal, the rechartering of the Bank of the United States, a tariff crisis, and nullification. But also occupying much of Jackson's attention in his first administration was a social scandal involving Margaret "Peggy" Eaton, the wife of Jackson's Secretary of War. Because of Jackson's life experiences and because Jackson viewed women as defenseless, he was always quick to defend the President Andrew Jackson's first administration was a difficult one marked by such controversial topics as Indian removal, the rechartering of the Bank of the United States, a tariff crisis, and nullification. Because of Jackson's life experiences and because Jackson viewed women as defenseless, he was always quick to defend the honor of women. So when Peggy Eaton, who was viewed as a loose woman by Washington society--she was outspoken The Petticoat Affair Manners opinionated, her first husband died under questionable circumstances, and she worked in the tavern that her innkeeper family ran--was snubbed by the wives of most government officials, Jackson quickly rose to her defense. Peggy viewed the situation as being the result of envy and jealousy, but The Petticoat Affair Manners Jackson felt it was a conspiracy aimed at casting judgment on his choice Cabinet officials and as an attempt to cripple his administration. Before the scandal was over, Jackson's entire Cabinet resigned, challenges to duels were issued, the presidential hopes of John C. Calhoun were destroyed, and Martin van Buren's political star was in the ascendency. An enjoyable read demonstrating that the contemporary scandals embroiling politics and political figures are just the latest in a long line. I was a bit disappointed with this book. I expected it to have more Mutiny and Sex in Andrew Jacksons White House 1st edition analysis of the events of this so-called saga. However, it turned out to be a dry listing of the events with little to no commentary on them. As a reader, I felt as if the primary sources were cited to me rather than discussed. I feel I did not learn Mutiny and Sex in Andrew Jacksons White House 1st edition more about the political drama surronding Margaret Eaton than I did during a college history course. Although, having known little about Margaret Eaton's life post I was a bit disappointed with this book. Although, having known little about Margaret Eaton's life post-Eaton's secretarial post, I did find it interesting to learn about her life in Spain, her third marriage, and what became of her in her later years. Feb 02, Emily Seier rated it really liked it. Normally the Petticoat Affair is a mere footnote in history, but this book dives into the topic in detail. It is incredible how Margaret Eaton refused to conform to the conventions of society and was judged and scorned, which also happens today. A great read for any history buff. Nov 02, Brooke rated it liked it. It was interesting to read about the societal norms of early America. President Jackson's involvement in such a public and nonpolitical topic is one rarely seen since in history. Eaton was a woman who did not live by the proper rules of society and is remembered to this day as a social revolutionary, whether she intended it or not. Mar 21, Carrie rated it really liked it. This book gives the reader a good understanding of the historical facts, with the ability of telling a story keeps you reading. So many times a Historical Book will lose Mutiny and Sex in Andrew Jacksons White House 1st edition read due to its dryness, Mutiny and Sex in Andrew Jacksons White House 1st edition Marszalek wrote in a way that kept me turning the page. Sep 08, W Charles rated it it was amazing. A wonderful book. It reviews all the underlying political and social details of the mess. Well researched and written. The word "affair" printed in red, the catchy subtitle and the busty figure of the cover all hint of a racier story than Marszalek actually tells. Anyone familiar with the historical record knows how the Eaton scandal played out, so I won't rehash it, or ruin the story for those who don't know. But I will say that Marszalek makes a bigger deal of it than I thought it deserved. Not that the book is a complete waste of time; Marszalek takes the obvious Mutiny and Sex in Andrew Jacksons White House 1st edition useful tack of casting this one scandal as The word "affair" printed in red, the catchy subtitle and the busty figure of the cover all hint of a racier story than Marszalek actually tells. Not that the book is a complete waste of time; Marszalek takes the obvious yet useful tack of casting this one scandal as a case study of social attitudes and gender roles in Jacksonian America. But this perspective, strong as I thought it was, is not Marszalek's main thesis, and the rest of his book seemed weak and noncommittal in comparison. He doesn't actually have much of a thesis at all. He merely recounts the historical record, which might be useful on its own terms if one hasn't read some more thorough accounts Remini's, for one. No matter. Marszalek is a little monotonous, but accessible enough and succinct enough to make his book bearable. A footnote to a deeper study, but inoffensive and convenient. Before reading this book, The Petticoat Affair Manners was familiar with the basics of the Peggy Eaton affair, but I had never read all the nitty gritty details. It was fascinating. It was also a bit depressing since it reminded me of middle school lunch table drama. Overall, the author did an excellent job showing how Jackson's personality caused the affair to have lasting political impact. I would recommend. Mar 04, Lynne Burns rated it really liked it. The Petticoat Affair gave me new insight to Andrew Jackson's administration, as I was not familiar with this cast of players. What a character Margaret Eaton must have been! It was Mutiny and Sex in Andrew Jacksons White House 1st edition tale of a women's honor, political ambition, and society in the early to mid s. As John F. Marszalek noted, Margaret Eaton was a woman who "just did not fit in. Feb 08, Jim rated it really liked it. Enjoyed this quite a bit. Nothing new or earth shattering particularly, but a unique way to focus on Jackson's administration, and on the role gender played during the period! Feb 19, Kevin Larose rated it really liked it. A good account of the issue that consumed much of Andrew Jackson's first term. Nov 09, Pancha rated it it was ok Shelves: historynon-fiction. Renee Chester rated it liked it Jun 22, Tiffany rated it liked it Jul 05, Betsy rated it liked it Feb 11, Mark Pasewark rated it liked it Dec 09, Elizabeth Boyle rated it it was ok Mar 04, Nicole rated it did not like it Jan 25, The Petticoat Affair by Marszalek, John F John F. The renowned "Eaton Affair" of Andrew Jackson's first presidential term is one of the most fascinating episodes in American political history. Jackson invited into his first Cabinet his Tennessee comrade and biographer John Henry Eaton, to serve as Secretary of War and confidential counselor. Eaton was vivacious, beautiful, and rumored to be sexually promiscuous. Her first husband, a naval purser, had died Mutiny and Sex in Andrew Jacksons White House 1st edition overseas only a few months before, reportedly by suicide in despair over his wife's infidelities. The women of Washington's tight-knit social circle, including the wives of Mutiny and Sex in Andrew Jacksons White House 1st edition other Cabinet officers and of Vice-President John C.
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