Marriage, Divorce, and Children in Ancient Rome
Beryl Rawson
The family has played a central role in most societies, and the complexity and variety of that role demonstrates there is no single definition or pattern of the family in any society. Recent studies of ancient Rome have shown that the sentimental ideal of a core nuclear family was strong
throughout the period, but that reality often diverged from the ideal. This study examines many aspects of the composition and inner workings of the Roman family, and provides an illuminating case study of the sentimental ideal versus everyday reality. In addition, Rawson considers the effect of
divorce, high mortality rates, status, and fostering on the family in ancient Rome.
throughout the period, but that reality often diverged from the ideal. This study examines many aspects of the composition and inner workings of the Roman family, and provides an illuminating case study of the sentimental ideal versus everyday reality. In addition, Rawson considers the effect of
divorce, high mortality rates, status, and fostering on the family in ancient Rome.
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Year:
1996
Publisher:
Humanities Research Center
Language:
english
Pages:
252
ISBN 10:
0198149182
ISBN 13:
9780198149187
Series:
Clarendon paperbacks
File:
PDF, 8.25 MB
IPFS:
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english, 1996
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