Marriage, Divorce, and Children in Ancient Rome

. Ed(s): Rawson, Beryl

ISBN 10: 0198150458 / ISBN 13: 9780198150459

Published by Oxford University Press, 1996

About this Item

Recent studies of ancient Rome have shown that the sentimental ideal of a nuclear family was strong throughout the period, but that the reality was often different. This work looks at aspects of the composition of the Roman family and provides a case-study of the sentimental ideal versus reality. Editor(s): Rawson, Beryl. Series: OUP/Humanities Research Centre of the Australian National University. Num Pages: 266 pages, frontispiece, 8 pp plates, line drawings, tables. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 362. . 1997. Revised ed. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Marriage, Divorce, and Children in Ancient Rome
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198150458
• ISBN 13: 9780198150459
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Beryl Rawson is Professor of Classics at the Australian National University, Canberra.