Women and the Law in the Roman Empire

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The book delves into the legal status of women in the Roman world, utilizing Roman law as a primary source to provide a comprehensive understanding beyond literary accounts. Covering the imperial period from Augustus to the fall of the western Roman Empire, it explores women's rights, legal restrictions, and regulations surrounding marriage, divorce, and widowhood, encompassing both pagan and Christian contexts. This analysis aims to present a nuanced view of women's roles and legal standing in ancient Rome.