Roman Women

Their History and Habits

Plot

From British Reviews of "Roman Women"

"I have derived much benefit from this scholarly and admirably balanced book ... Mr. Balsdon divides his book into two parts. The first part describes typical women such as Julia and Livia and Zenobia and Helena. The second part deals in detail with marriage customs and conventions, divorce, drunkennes, concubinage, baths, debauchery and transport. Mr. Balsdon deals with these themes with such expert knowledge and such gay understanding that we come to know the wives of the Romans better than we ever knew them before."
--- Harold Nicolson, The Observer

"The gossiping ease with which Mr. Balsdon roams from the vestal virgins to Messalina does not conceal his scholarship."
--- The Times

"With scholarly care and dry affection Mr. Balsdon weaves anecdote and myth into an engaging and most diverting tapestry."
--- The Sunday Times

"Mr. Balsdon has written a book that is both learned and lively."
--- Evening Standard

"A comprehensive study of the women of Romans times - an excellent exposition of an excellent theme."
--- John O'London

"The whole tale is told with the charm, satire and piquance for which Mr. Balsdon is celebrated."
--- Church Times