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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.
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)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Donaldson, James, Sir, 1831-1915
EBook No.: 67177
Published: Jan 16, 2022
Downloads: 224
Language: English
Subject: Women -- History -- To 500
Subject: Women -- Greece
Subject: Women -- Rome
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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.
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)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Donaldson, James, Sir, 1831-1915
EBook No.: 67177
Published: Jan 16, 2022
Downloads: 224
Language: English
Subject: Women -- History -- To 500
Subject: Women -- Greece
Subject: Women -- Rome
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.