Woman; Her Position and Influence in Ancient Greece and Rome, and Among the…
"Woman; Her Position and Influence in Ancient Greece and Rome, and Among the Early Christians" by James Donaldson is a scholarly historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the status and impactful roles of women across distinct societies, specifically focusing on ancient Greece, Rome, and early Christian communities. It examines how women navigated their societal challenges and asserts their influence despite prevailing limitations. The opening of the
text sets the stage for a comprehensive discussion about women's status, beginning with a philosophical exploration of women's roles compared to men. Donaldson emphasizes the various cultural attitudes towards gender and the corresponding constraints imposed by societal powers throughout history. Specifically, he notes the importance of understanding these historical contexts without modern biases, outlining the deep-rooted complexities surrounding women's freedom, ideals, and the obstacles they faced. The initial chapters promise to provide a nuanced investigation into women's rights, responsibilities, and the perception of beauty from ancient perspectives, signaling a detailed analysis waiting to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Donaldson, James, Sir, 1831-1915 |
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| LoC No. | w07000073 |
| Title | Woman; Her Position and Influence in Ancient Greece and Rome, and Among the Early Christians |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Longmans, Green & Co.,1907. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Turgut Dincer, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Women -- History -- To 500 |
| Subject | Women -- Greece |
| Subject | Women -- Rome |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67177 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 175 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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