Examines the status and conditions of women in ancient Greek society, discussing such topics as marriage and family life, clothing, domestic duties, religion, and more.
Examines the conditions of women in ancient Egyptian society, discussing their positions in the home, in religion, as workers, and as members of royal families.
Explores the role of women in the vast and expanding empire of ancient Rome, and shows that while women had no legal status, they did have some influence in business, the arts, and, in rare cases, the public world.