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100 1 _aBrittain, Alfred,
_d1866-1943
245 1 0 _aRoman Women
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aWoman: in all ages and in all countries, Volume 2
500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-12
508 _aE-text prepared by Thierry Alberto, Rénald Lévesque, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen -- Italy -- Rome
653 _aWomen -- Italy -- Rome -- Social life and customs
830 0 _aWoman: in all ages and in all countries, Volume 2
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32356
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