Bibliography and references about ancient times (+ book reviews)

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Women and the Army in the Roman Empire 

The presence of women in Roman military contexts has been established beyond doubt by scholars in recent decades. Nevertheless, very little sustained attention has been paid to who these women were, how they fit into the fabric of settlements, and what their contributions were to these communities. This volume offers new insights into the associations, activities, and social roles of women in the context of the Roman army, emphasizing the tangible evidence for the lived realities of women and families at different social levels. The various chapters adopt dynamic perspectives and shed new light on archaeological and historical evidence to provide novel conclusions about women's lives in antiquity. Histories of the Roman army can no longer ignore the women who lived and worked in its midst and histories of Roman women must acknowledge their important military role.

The first volume to provide a sustained and comprehensive treatment of women and the Roman army
Employs archaeological and textual evidence and incorporates work by a range of scholars to provide a variety of perspectives
Significantly advances discussion of women and the Roman army by examining social roles rather than simply the presence of women in military spaces