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It is widely recognized that Roman law is an important source of information about women in the Roman world, and can present a more rounded and accurate picture than literary sources. This sourcebook fully exploits the rich legal material of the imperial period from Augustus (31 BCE 14 CE) to the end of the western Roman Empire (476 CE), incorporating both pagan and Christian eras, and explaining the rights women held under Roman law, the restrictions to which they were subject, and legal regulations on marriage, divorce and widowhood.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Women and the Law in the Roman Empire'? A: The book explores the legal status of women in the Roman Empire, detailing their rights, restrictions, and legal regulations concerning marriage, divorce, and widowhood.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Women and the Law in the Roman Empire' is Judith Evans Grubbs.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: The book covers the imperial period of the Roman Empire, from Augustus (31 BCE - 14 CE) to the fall of the western Roman Empire in 476 CE.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this sourcebook is suitable for academic study as it provides a comprehensive analysis of legal materials related to women in the Roman world.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Women and the Law in the Roman Empire' published? A: The book was published on June 20, 2002.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 376 pages.
- Q: Does the book include information from both pagan and Christian eras? A: Yes, it incorporates legal material from both pagan and Christian eras.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.
- Q: What makes this book different from literary sources on Roman women? A: This book provides a more rounded and accurate picture of women's lives by utilizing legal texts, which often present a clearer depiction than literary sources.