ISBN:
9780415745116
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (313 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Series Statement:
Routledge Revivals
Series Statement:
Routledge Revivals Ser.
Parallel Title:
Print version The Roman Mother (Routledge Revivals)
DDC:
306.8/743/0945632
Keywords:
Motherhood - Rome
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
The Roman Mother, first published in 1988, traces the traditional Roman attitude towards mothers to its republican origins, examining the diverse roles and the relative power and influence associated with motherhood.The importance of the paterfamilias with his wide-ranging legal rights and obligations is familiar, but much less attention has been devoted to the equally interesting position and duties of mothers and the particular limitations on their actions. The author considers the legal position of the mother, the status of the widow and her testamentary position; the official promotion of
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Original Title Page; Original Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Plates; Photographic Sources; Acknowledgements; Preface; 1. Sources and Parameters; 2. Roman Family Relations; 3. The Maternal Relationship and Roman Law; 4. The Official Encouragement of Maternity; 5. The Roman Mother and the Young Child; 6. Mother Substitutes; 7. The Roman Mother and the Adolescent or Adult Son; 8. Mothers and Daughters; 9. Conclusion; Appendix 1 Tollere Liberos: the Birth of a Roman Child; Appendix 2 Family Trees; Inscriptions dedicated by a Mamma
Description / Table of Contents:
Some Useful Roman DatesAbbreviations; Bibliography; General Index; Author Index; Index of Inscriptions
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
