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Women in the Classical World: A History (Women in History)

Barbara A. Olsen
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Description:Neither Ancient Greece nor Rome's Republic or Empire granted women full legal or citizenship rights, nor did they grant easy access to social roles outside of the domestic or religious arenas. Nevertheless, women found ways to meet and challenge the expectations of both societies. Moreover, the laws and customs that governed women's lives could and did vary widely, depending on the century and locality. This reference resource surveys the complex and fascinating history of women in the classical world.The book begins with a timeline charting the most important events in the history of Greek and Roman women, as well as a narrative history that explores the experiences, struggles, and achievements of women in the ancient world. A selection of primary source documents, each accompanied by an explanatory headnote, provides first-hand accounts of the lives of women. Alphabetically arranged reference entries then give objective, fundamental information about topics related to the history of women in the classical world. The entries include cross-references and suggestions for further reading, and the book closes with a selected, general bibliography.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Women in the Classical World: A History (Women in History). To get started finding Women in the Classical World: A History (Women in History), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Women in the Classical World: A History (Women in History)

Barbara A. Olsen
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Description: Neither Ancient Greece nor Rome's Republic or Empire granted women full legal or citizenship rights, nor did they grant easy access to social roles outside of the domestic or religious arenas. Nevertheless, women found ways to meet and challenge the expectations of both societies. Moreover, the laws and customs that governed women's lives could and did vary widely, depending on the century and locality. This reference resource surveys the complex and fascinating history of women in the classical world.The book begins with a timeline charting the most important events in the history of Greek and Roman women, as well as a narrative history that explores the experiences, struggles, and achievements of women in the ancient world. A selection of primary source documents, each accompanied by an explanatory headnote, provides first-hand accounts of the lives of women. Alphabetically arranged reference entries then give objective, fundamental information about topics related to the history of women in the classical world. The entries include cross-references and suggestions for further reading, and the book closes with a selected, general bibliography.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Women in the Classical World: A History (Women in History). To get started finding Women in the Classical World: A History (Women in History), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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