text Caesars' wives : sex, power, and politics in the Roman Empire
- Summary
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Documents the stories of eight wives of Roman rulers, assessing their historical contributions and cultural influence and drawing parallels between modern first ladies and the lives of such ancient-world figures as Livia, Helena, and Julia.
- Contents
- Introduction: I, Claudia? -- Ulysses in a dress: the making of a Roman first lady -- First family: Augustus' women -- Family feud: the people's princess and the women of Tiberius' reign -- Witches of the Tiber: the last Julio-Claudian empresses --... Read more
- Format
- text
- Description
- xxvi, 337 p. : ill., geneal. tables ; 24 cm.
- Publisher
- Free Press 2010
| Library | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Woodmere (Main Branch) | 937.06 FRE in Adult Non-fiction | Available |
| Library | Location | Status |
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| TADL-WOOD | 937.06 FRE in Adult Non-fiction | Available |