02402cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000330011724500160015026400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031649000540035250000310040650801260043752012610056353400450182465300270186965300540189683000540195085600430200499900170204732356UtSlPG20260610133734.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDGaHQ1 aBrittain, Alfred,d1866-194310aRoman Women 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aWoman: in all ages and in all countries, Volume 2  aRelease date is 2010-05-12  aE-text prepared by Thierry Alberto, Rénald Lévesque, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe  a"Roman Women" by Alfred Brittain is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the roles, status, and significant figures of women in ancient Rome, analyzing how their lives and societal positions were influenced by the prevailing customs and conditions of their time. Through various legendary and historical examples, the book illustrates the complexities of femininity in a patriarchal society.  At the start of the text, the author lays the groundwork for understanding the role of women in early Roman civilization, drawing upon legendary figures such as Rhea Sylvia, the mother of Romulus, and Tullia, representing the extremes of virtue and vice. Brittain contemplates the historical accuracy of these legends while asserting that the core human experiences—strength, ambition, loyalty, and moral struggles—remain consistent across ages. He poses that ancient Roman women, although often restricted to domestic spheres, were vital to the fabric of their society, serving as both instigators and peacemakers amid the broader historical narrative. The beginning effectively sets the tone for a deeper exploration of women's contributions throughout Rome's evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWomen -- Italy -- Rome  aWomen -- Italy -- Rome -- Social life and customs 0aWoman: in all ages and in all countries, Volume 240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32356  c73202d73202