Penelope to Poppaea by Anne Haward

Penelope to Poppaea by Anne Haward

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In Penelope to Poppaea, Anne Haward takes a close look at the position of women in the classical world.

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Penelope to Poppaea by Anne Haward

In Penelope to Poppaea, Anne Haward takes a close look at the position of women in the classical world. The approach of the book is deliberately chronological, mapping out the changes in development in women's lives and status as the societies of Greece and Rome evloved. The differences between Greek and Roman atttitudes to women are clearly presented. Evidence for the theories of the book is taken from a wide selection of ancient sources including art and archaeology as well as literature

Anne Haward is a freelance lecturer in aspects of Roman
art. She was formerly Head of Classics at New Hall School, Chelmsford.

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ISBN 13 9781853994982
ISBN 10 1853994987
Title Penelope to Poppaea
Author Anne Haward
Series Inside The Ancient World
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1998-01-01
Number of pages 91
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.