The women of the Caesars by Guglielmo Ferrero
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"The Women of the Caesars" by Guglielmo Ferrero is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the role of women in ancient Rome, particularly within the context of the political and social spheres dominated by the imperial family. It likely aims to explore the complexities of their lives, relationships, and the cultural norms that shaped their experiences amid the tumultuous events of Roman history. The opening of
the text delves into the status of women in ancient Rome, contrasting it with that in Greek society and outlining the legal and social freedoms that Roman women enjoyed, especially among the elite classes. Ferrero highlights the evolution of marriage practices, including the transition from a woman's complete subjugation under her husband to more equitable arrangements that allowed for significant economic independence. He elaborates on the vital contributions women made to the political landscape, as they were pivotal in the familial alliances that underpinned Rome's aristocratic society, all while depicting the tension between personal freedom and the societal expectations placed upon them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ferrero, Guglielmo, 1871-1942 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Gauss, Christian, 1878-1951 |
| Title | The women of the Caesars |
| Contents | Woman and marriage in ancient Rome -- Livia and Julia -- The daughters of Agrippa --Tiberius and Agrippina -- The sisters of Caligula and the marriage of Messalina -- Agrippina, the mother of Nero. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Women -- Rome -- Biography |
| Subject | Empresses -- Rome -- Biography |
| Subject | Princesses -- Rome -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16324 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16324-6 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 408 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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