{"product_id":"9780813946405-patriots-prostitutes-spies","title":"Patriots, Prostitutes, and Spies","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWomen and the Mexican-American War\u003cbr\u003eTells the story of women on both sides of the Mexican-American War (1846-48) as they were propelled by the bloody conflict to adopt new roles and expand traditional ones. John Belohlavek shows the critical roles played by women, real and imagined, on both sides of this controversial war of American imperial expansion.\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePatriots, Prostitutes, and Spies,\u003c\/i\u003e John M. Belohlavek tells the story of women on both sides of the Mexican-American War (1846-48) as they were propelled by the bloody conflict to adopt new roles and expand traditional ones.\u003cp\u003eAmerican women \"back home\" functioned as anti-war activists, pro-war supporters, and pioneering female journalists. Others moved west and established their own reputations for courage and determination in dusty border towns or bordellos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWomen formed a critical component of the popular culture of the period, as trendy theatrical and musical performances drew audiences eager to witness tales of derring-do, while contemporary novels, in tales resplendent with heroism and the promise of love fulfilled, painted a romanticized picture of encounters between Yankee soldiers and fair Mexican senoritas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelohlavek juxtaposes these romantic dreams with the reality in Mexico, which included sexual assault, women \u003ci\u003esoldaderas\u003c\/i\u003e marching with men to provide critical supportive services, and the challenges and courage of working women off the battlefield. In all, Belohlavek shows the critical roles played by women, real and imagined, on both sides of this controversial war of American imperial expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41078725279841,"sku":"9780813946405","price":43.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_28675498.jpg?v=1738201221","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780813946405-patriots-prostitutes-spies","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}