History of Women in the West

Presents a chronicle on the study of women extending from antiquity to the present day, offering insights into more than 20 centuries of Greek and Roman history. Gravestones, papyrus rolls, vase paintings, and literary works have been used to illustrate how images of women evolved during this age.

Based on the studies of 75 distinguished historians, this five-volume series presents an engaging, panoramic chronicle on the study of women that extends from antiquity to the present day. This inaugural volume offers fresh insight into more than 20 centuries of Greek and Roman history and encompasses a landscape that streches from the North Sea to the Mediterranean, and from the Pillars of Hercules to the banks of the Indus. The authors draw upon a wide range of sources including gravestones, floor plans, papyrus rolls, vase paintings, and literary works to illustrate how representations of women evolved during this age.

A New Kind of History Natalie Zemon Davis and Joan Wallach Scott
Writing the History of Women Georges Duby and Michelle Perrot
Representations of Women Pauline Schmitt Pantel

1. Feminine Models of the Ancient World

1. What is a Goddess? Nicole Loraux
2. The Sexual Philosophies of Plato and Aristotle Giulia Sissa
3. The Division of the Sexes in Roman Law Yan Thomas
4. Figures of Women Francois Lissarrague

2. Traditional Rituals Women Share

5. Marriage in Ancient Greece Claudine Leduc
6. Body Politics in Ancient Rome Aline Rousselle
7. Pandora's Daughters and Rituals in Grecian Cities Louise Bruit Zaidman
8. The Religious Roles of Roman Women John Scheid
9. Early Christian Women Monique Alexandre

3. Yesterday and Today

10. Creating a Myth of Matriarchy Stella Georgoudi
11. Women and Ancient History Today Pauline Schmitt Pantel

The Woman's Voice

Notes
Bibliography
Contributors
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