Search - List of Books by Elizabeth Abbott
Elizabeth Abbott is a Canadian writer and historian. She has a doctorate in 19th Century History from McGill University. She has written numerous books, and has contributed to many publications, including Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Ottawa Citizen, The Gazette (Montreal), Quill & Quire, and London Free Press.
- Tropical Obsession: A Universal Tragedy in Four Acts Set in Haiti 1986.
- Haiti: The Duvaliers and their Legacy 1988.
- A History of Celibacy 1999.
- A History of Mistresses 2003.
- Sugar: A Bittersweet History 2008.
- A History of Marriage 2010.
A History of Mistresses more � � less
Elizabeth Abbott's 2003 book examines the large, and often underground history of mistresses. Ranging from Roman Europe to Twentieth Century America, Abbott explores the lives of the 'scarlet women' and the implications of their extramarital relationships.
Total Books: 28