Women in Ancient Greece

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A Sourcebook

By Professor Bonnie MacLachlan

Series: Bloomsbury Sources in Ancient History

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Women in Ancient Greece by Professor Bonnie MacLachlan delves into the roles and lives of women in various Greek societies, from the household to religious spheres. The book examines the limited but significant influence women had amidst a predominantly male-dominated world, exploring their contributions and impact on culture and society, with an emphasis on both historical context and artefacts. Through thorough research, it paints a comprehensive picture of women's lives in ancient Greece without romanticising or idealising their experiences.
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This fascinating book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the roles, status, and lives of women in ancient Greek society. With insights from Professor Bonnie MacLachlan, it sheds light on the diverse experiences and contributions of women from various backgrounds, providing a fresh perspective on the cultural and social dynamics of ancient Greece.

Women in Ancient Greece

A collection of source material on women in the ancient Greek world including literary, rhetorical, philosophical and legal sources, and papyri and inscriptions. Beginning in the eighth century BCE, it covers archaic and Classical Athens, Etruscan Italy and the Roman Republic, concluding with the late Roman Empire and the advent of Christianity.

A rich collection of source material on women in the ancient Greek world including literary, rhetorical, philosophical and legal sources, and papyri and inscriptions.

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The study of women in the ancient Mediterranean world is a topic of growing interest among classicists and ancient historians, and also students of history, sociology, and women's studies. This volume is an essential resource supplying a compilation of source material in translation, with suggestions for further reading, a general bibliography, and an index of ancient authors and works.

Texts come from literary, rhetorical, philosophical, and legal sources, as well as papyri and inscriptions. Each text is placed into the cultural mosaic to which it belongs. Ranging geographically from the Greek mainland and the communities along the eastern shores of the Mediterranean to Egypt and the Greek West (modern-day southern Italy and Sicily), the volume follows a clear chronological structure.

Beginning in the eighth century BCE, the coverage continues through Archaic and Classical Athens, concluding with the Hellenistic era.

Women in Ancient Greece by Professor Bonnie MacLachlan is a vital text for those looking to gain insight into this fascinating subject.

Series: Bloomsbury Sources in Ancient History

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By Professor Bonnie MacLachlan

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Women in Ancient Greece offers a well-written and academically concise examination of Greek women's lives, presenting essential guidance on handling the extensive range of source materials. The book features admirable selections and effective, reader-friendly translations.

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ISBN: 9781441179630

Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 396g

Pages: 248

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Ancient & Classical History Education & Reference European History History & Military Non-Fiction Professor Bonnie MacLachlan Series: Bloomsbury Sources in Ancient History

About the Author

Bonnie MacLachlan is Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Western Ontario. Her published volumes include The Age of Grace: Charis in Early Greek Poetry (1993) and Virginity Revisited: The Autonomy of the Unpossessed Body, co-edited with Judith Fletcher (2007).