Women's Influence on Classical Civilization

by Fiona McHardy (Editor), Eireann Marshall (Editor)

Written by an international range of renowned academics, this volume explores how women in antiquity influenced aspects of culture normally though of as male. Looking at politics, economics, science, law and the arts, the contributors examine examples from around the ancient world asking how far traditional definitions of culture describe male spheres of activity, and examining to what extent these spheres were actually created and perpetuated by women. Women’s Influence of Classical Civilization provides students with a valuable wider perspective on the roles and influence of women in the societies of the Greek and Roman worlds.

208 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2004

About the author

Dr Fiona McHardy is a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Humanities at the University of Roehampton, England.

She is the Programme Convener for Classical Civilisation and History and Learning and Teaching Co-Ordinator for the Humanities department. Dr McHardy chairs the departmental Learning and Teaching Advisory Group and also sits on the university's Learning and Teaching Quality Committee.

Reviews

[Ellana Thornton-Wheybrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating collection of essays around the topic of women.

For me, the perfect essay gives you a taste of what could be learned, but doesn't give everything away; it makes you want to read more. This is exactly that.

With topics ranging from women in Roman Egypt, the sciences, and how/if marriages spread culture, I thoroughly recommend this book.