Excerpt from Woman and Her Master, Vol. 2
IN the primitive state of Roman society, when women, considered as slaves, were treated as children, when men took wives without love, and lived with them without respect, the intellectual capacity of the sex was rarely felt, and never acknowledged: the idea of female agency Operating upon public affairs, could not have suggested itself under a government founded on the law of the strongest. But, as civilisation advanced, and mind began to make way against brute force, the moral resources of the women were gradually brought into action.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex societal and political dynamics of women in ancient Rome, from the restrictive patriarchal norms of the early republic to the libertine excesses of the empire. The author meticulously examines the lives of prominent women, including Cornelia, Portia, Fulvia, and Agrippina, highlighting their triumphs, struggles, and influence on public affairs. The book traces how women's roles evolved alongside the rise and fall of the Roman state, revealing the profound impact they had on the empire's destiny. By exploring the experiences of these extraordinary individuals, this book sheds light on the paradoxical nature of women's lives in ancient Rome, where they navigated a world dominated by men while simultaneously wielding significant power and agency. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334233784_0
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