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Boudicca's Heirs: Women in Early Britain

By Dorothy Watts

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2005
ISBN
0415280680, 9780415280686, 9780203086773
LCC
HQ1137.G7 W38 2005
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1121221 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
190\190
Topic
History
Scanned
yes
Time added
2010-11-21 21:13:21

Description

Affording a clearer depiction of women in the Late Iron Age and Roman Britain than currently exists, Dorothy Watts examines archaeological, inscriptional and literary evidence to present a unique assessment of women and their place during the Romanization of Britain. Analyzing information from over 4,000 burials in terms of age, health and nutrition, Watt draws comparison with evidence on men’s lives and burials. Effectively integrating her archaeological findings with the political and social history of the late Iron Age and Roman period, she expertly places women in their real context. This fascinating study of women’s status, daily life, religion and death is an invaluable insight into the lives and loves of women in Roman Britain, and students of history, women’s studies, classical studies and archaeology will find this book an indispensable aid to their studies.

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