Celebrating the lives of famous men and women; historic house museums showcase restored rooms and period furnishings; and portray in detail their former occupants daily lives. But behind the gilded molding and curtain brocade lie the largely unknown; politically charged stories of how the homes were first established as museums. Focusing on George Washingtonrsquo;s Mount Vernon; Louisa May Alcottrsquo;s Orchard House; Thomas Jeffersonrsquo;s Monticello; and the Booker T. Washington National Monument; Patricia West shows how historic houses reflect less the lives and times of their famous inhabitants than the political pressures of the eras during which they were transformed into museums.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Eumenides (Companions to Greek and Roman Tragedy)By R. R; CastilloThis series of Classical studies is just excellent--and this edition of the Eumenides is a proud addition. The plays themselves are not included; however; the careful and thoughtful studies of each title more than compensate. Very highly recommended!0 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A worthwhile study guideBy Midwest Book ReviewDrama has always had a deeper meaning than simply entertainment. "Aeschylus: Eumenides" is a companion guide from Duckworth discussing Eumides; the final volume of the Oresteia; a Greek tragedy that for its time caused controversy for discussing the topic of the place of women in Athenian society and the theatre. One of the most important pieces of classical literature; "Aeschylus" is a worthwhile study guide for the work.