by Clifford Putney (Author)
One form of the new manly culture practised by American men in the late 19th century, developed out of the Protestant churches, was known as muscular Christianity. This study details how Protestant leaders promoted competitive sports and physical education to create an ideal of Christian manliness.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 320
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 01 Apr 2003
ISBN 10: 0674011252
ISBN 13: 9780674011250