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A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women

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A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women by Emma Southon explores the lives and impacts of twenty-one influential women throughout Roman history. With clever insights and engaging storytelling, the book sheds light on their significant contributions and the broader historical context.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring history through the lives of influential women. It offers a fresh perspective on the Roman Empire, highlighting the contributions of remarkable female figures often overlooked in traditional histories.

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A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women

Putting the Women Back into Roman History

Putting the Women Back into Roman History

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Here’s how the history of the Roman Empire usually goes…

We start with Romulus, go on to Brutus overthrowing Tarquin, bounce through an appallingly tedious list of battles and generals and consuls, before emerging into the political stab-fest of the late Republic. From there, it runs through all the emperors, occasionally mentioning a wife or mother to show how bad things get when women get out of control, until Constantine invents Christianity and then Attila the Hun comes and ruins everything. But the history of Rome and empire is so much more than these Important Things.

In this alternative history, Emma Southon traces the story of the Roman Empire through women: Vestal Virgins and sex workers, business owners and poets, martyrs and saints. Each gives a different perspective on women’s lives and how they changed, across time and across class lines.

A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women provides a compelling re-examination of Roman history by shining a light on these fascinating women and their diverse experiences.

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A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women by Emma Southon is praised for its engaging and entertaining storytelling. Reviews highlight Southon's ability to balance humour with the often harsh realities faced by Roman women, presenting their lives with depth and humanity. The book is noted for providing a fresh perspective on Roman history, focusing on the significant yet often overlooked contributions of women. It is described as insightful, humorous, and a valuable addition to historical literature.

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ISBN: 9780861542307

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Emma Southon is an ancient historian who also works as Bookshop Manager at Waterstones. She is the author of Agrippina: Empress, Exile, Hustler, Whore, a Best Book of the Year for the New Statesman, and A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Armed with a PhD in Ancient History, she also co-hosts the History is Sexy podcast. She lives in Belfast, with her cat Livia, and tweets @NuclearTeeth. www.emmasouthon.com

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