Matrona Docta

Educated Women in the Roman Elite from Cornelia to Julia Domna

Nonfiction, History, Ancient History
Cover of the book Matrona Docta by Emily A. Hemelrijk, Taylor and Francis
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Author: Emily A. Hemelrijk ISBN: 9781134642847
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: June 1, 2002
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Emily A. Hemelrijk
ISBN: 9781134642847
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: June 1, 2002
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Matrona Docta presents a unique study of the education of upper-class women in Roman society in the central period of Roman history, from the second century BC to AD 235.
Emily A. Hemelrijk reconstructs women's opportunities to acquire an education, the impediments they faced, the level of education they could reach and the judgement on educated women in Roman society. She examines also the role of women as patronesses of literature, learning and Roman women's writing.

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Matrona Docta presents a unique study of the education of upper-class women in Roman society in the central period of Roman history, from the second century BC to AD 235.
Emily A. Hemelrijk reconstructs women's opportunities to acquire an education, the impediments they faced, the level of education they could reach and the judgement on educated women in Roman society. She examines also the role of women as patronesses of literature, learning and Roman women's writing.

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