Contains essays that provide information about the roles of women in twelve ancient civilizations around the world, discussing women's religious, political, public, economic, and domestic activities, their legal status, and their artistic endeavors.
Presents full-color photographs and illustrations depicting the history and development of fashion in the ancient world including the Middle East and Western Asia, Greece and Roman styles, and the Americas.
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that examine the lives of over four hundred women of Ancient Greece and Rome; and includes a registry that traces each woman's relationships with others.
A five-volume set of biographical sketches, arranged alphabetically, of 470 individuals whose contributions influenced world culture and the social development of societies flourishing in earlier centuries.
A collection of essays examining the history and practice of performance and theater in the classical world, including a glossary of theatrical terms and a listing of playwrights and plays.
