New Images Of Man

Each period has its own view of the human figure. This book covers the 20th century view, reflecting the anxieties of the time.

A posthumous collection of essays, noted for its "love of language" and "expression of social identity" (Reamy Jansen, "San Francisco Chronicle") "Some of Us Did Not Die" brings together a rich sampling of the late poet's prose writings.

Men should be brave, daring, cool under fire and honourable. Who says so? This book by a major US historian sets out to show how our idea of manliness evolved and how long these qualities have been the norm.