New Book Highlights 21 Influential Women of Ancient Rome
Emma Southon's work challenges traditional narratives by focusing on female figures often overlooked in Roman history.
- Emma Southon's book, 'A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women,' presents a feminist perspective on Roman history.
- The book includes biographies of both well-known and lesser-known women, such as the freed slave Hispala.
- Southon aims to make history engaging and relatable, though her use of modern slang has been criticized as unprofessional.
- The women featured include a poet, a Vestal Virgin, a businesswoman, and a martyr, among others.
- While antient historians largely ignored these figures, Southon utilizes all available sources to reconstruct their stories.
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