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Roman Women

J.P.V.D. Balsdon

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In this highly acclaimed work, historian J.P.V.D. Balsdon combines an in-depth study of the important women in ancient Rome with a detailed examination of Roman women's daily life. Covering a period of more than one thousand years, Roman Women traces the history and habits of Roman women from, the founding of Rome 753 B.C. to the death of Constantine in A.D. 337.Part One treats of Roman women of myth and legend. Part Two is an intriguing review of the habits of Roman women from all walks of life. In lively and informative text, Balsdon discusses the societal norms concerning such issues as marriage, child-rearing, adultery, divorce, and alcohol consumption, and describes the arduous beauty regimen undertaken by Roman women.

Pages: 351

Format: Hardcover

Release: December 31, 1998

ISBN 13: 9780760708620

Roman Women

J.P.V.D. Balsdon

0/5 ( ratings)

In this highly acclaimed work, historian J.P.V.D. Balsdon combines an in-depth study of the important women in ancient Rome with a detailed examination of Roman women's daily life. Covering a period of more than one thousand years, Roman Women traces the history and habits of Roman women from, the founding of Rome 753 B.C. to the death of Constantine in A.D. 337.Part One treats of Roman women of myth and legend. Part Two is an intriguing review of the habits of Roman women from all walks of life. In lively and informative text, Balsdon discusses the societal norms concerning such issues as marriage, child-rearing, adultery, divorce, and alcohol consumption, and describes the arduous beauty regimen undertaken by Roman women.

Pages: 351

Format: Hardcover

Release: December 31, 1998

ISBN 13: 9780760708620

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