Women of Ancient Greece

World History

by Don Nardo

In ancient Greece, women lacked political rights and many led sheltered, secluded lives, rarely venturing outside their homes. Yet by performing certain essential household and religious duties, they helped to keep the community running smoothly, even of Greek men rarely acknowledged these contributions.

108 pages, Library Binding

Published March 1, 2000

About the author

Don Nardo (born February 22, 1947) is an American historian, composer, and writer. With close to four hundred and fifty published books, he is one of the most prolific authors in the United States, and one of the country's foremost writers of historical works for children and teens.

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[Amanda The Book Slayer · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Indeed, throughout antiquity most Greek women had few or no civil rights and many enjoyed little freedom of choice or social mobility. Moreover, nearly everyone, including most women, accepted this state of affairs as the natural way of things."