Bedoyere, Guy de la
Domina: The Women Who Made Imperial Rome
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300254846
- author:
- Bedoyere, Guy de la
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.7 x 1.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Women, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Women who Made Imperial Rome by Guy De la Bédoyère is a captivating history that sheds new light on the women behind the emperors of ancient Rome. The Julio-Claudian dynasty, which ruled from Augustus to Nero, was marked by a lack of clear succession, with each emperor being the son of his predecessor only in name. It was the women who played a crucial role in maintaining the dynasty's power and legacy. Through a fresh analysis of ancient Roman historians' accounts, De la Bédoyère reveals the stories of Livia, Octavia, and Agrippina, among others, whose bloodline, ambition, and ruthlessness helped secure the emperors' places on the throne. This study offers a unique perspective on dynastic power and gender dynamics in ancient Rome, one that challenges traditional views of this period. For those interested in the inner workings of ancient Roman politics and the women who shaped its history, this book is a compelling read.
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