Women and resistance in the Annals of Tacitus /

Women and Resistance in the Annals of Tacitus explores how Tacitus often represents a Roman woman's relationship to the imperial household and its members as one of resistance.Throughout his Annals, women discover ways to resist without relying on traditional forms of power.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gillespie, Caitlin C. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Ithaca, NY : Cornell University Press, 2026.
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Summary:Women and Resistance in the Annals of Tacitus explores how Tacitus often represents a Roman woman's relationship to the imperial household and its members as one of resistance.Throughout his Annals, women discover ways to resist without relying on traditional forms of power.
Physical Description:x, 226 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-211) and index.
ISBN:9781501786150
1501786156