Women in Ancient Rome

By Fiona MacDonald

Book Overview

The Other Half of History explores an aspect of history that is often overlooked - the history of women. In ancient Rome, political power was held by kings, emperors, magistrates and senators. What... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0872265706
• ISBN13: 9780872265707
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Brighter Child
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Women in Ancient Rome

This volume is part of a fine series which looks at women's role in civilization. Six volumes are titled Women in Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Medieval Times, Ancient Egypt, 19th Century America, and 19th Century Europe. Topics covered are setting the scene, what is a woman, family life, health and beauty, women at home, women and work, women and religion, famous women. Each volume is illustrated and includes an index, glossary, and bibliographic references for further reading. Written from an objective point of view, it brings women (often neglected by their male peers, into history.