The First Ladies Of Rome
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The First Ladies Of Rome
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Author : Annelise Freisenbruch
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2011-10-31
The First Ladies Of Rome written by Annelise Freisenbruch and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-31 with History categories.
Like their modern counterparts, the 'first ladies' of Rome were moulded to meet the political requirements of their emperors, be they fathers, husbands, brothers or lovers. But the women proved to be liabilities as well as assets - Augustus' daughter Julia was accused of affairs with at least five men, Claudius' wife Messalina was a murderous tease who cuckolded and humiliated her elderly husband, while Fausta tried to seduce her own stepson and engineered his execution before boiled to death as a punishment. In The First Ladies of Rome Annelise Freisenbruch unveils the characters whose identities were to reverberate through the ages, from the virtuous consort, the sexually voracious schemer and the savvy political operator, to the flighty bluestocking, the religious icon and the romantic heroine. Using a rich spectrum of literary, artistic, archaeological and epigraphic evidence, this book uncovers for the first time the kaleidoscopic story of some of the most intriguing women in history, and the vivid and complex role of the empresses as political players on Rome's great stage.
Livia
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Author : Anthony Barrett
language : en
Publisher: New Haven : Yale University Press
Release Date : 2002
Livia written by Anthony Barrett and has been published by New Haven : Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Livia (58 B.C. - A.D. 29) - wife of the first Roman emperor, Augustus, and mother of the second, Tiberius - wielded power at the center of Roman politics for most of her long life. Livia has been portrayed as a cunning and sinister schemer who eliminated her opponents, both within her own family and outside of it. In this biography (the first in English devoted to her), Livia emerges as a much more complex individual - a woman who skillfully won the support and even affection of her contemporaries, and who was widely revered after her death. Barrett here examines Livia's life and her role in Roman politics. He recounts her marriage to Augustus at the age of nineteen; her essential contributions to Augustus' initially tenuous position as ruler; her unprecedented authority during his reign; and her conflicts with Tiberius, who was unwilling to concede to his mother the kind of authority that Augustus had intended for her. Livia's remarkable life spanned two reigns that established the pattern of government for the Roman empire over the next four centuries.
Caesars Wives
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Author : Annelise Freisenbruch
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2011-10-25
Caesars Wives written by Annelise Freisenbruch and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-25 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Documents the stories of eight wives of Roman rulers, assessing their historical contributions and cultural influence and drawing parallels between modern first ladies and the lives of such ancient-world figures as Livia, Helena, and Julia.
Rivals Of The Republic
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Author : Annelise Freisenbruch
language : en
Publisher: Prelude Books
Release Date : 2016-08-10
Rivals Of The Republic written by Annelise Freisenbruch and has been published by Prelude Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-10 with Fiction categories.
Using her supreme knowledge of the period, author Annelise Freisenbruch presents the great new heroine of historical fiction, Hortensia, who must navigate the male-dominated courts of law in her quest to uncover a sinister plot to overthrow the Republic. Drawing from historical accounts of the daughter of famed Roman orator Quintus Hortensius Hortalus, Freisenbruch delivers an atmospheric, meticulously accurate and fast-paced story that will have readers craving more. Rome, 70BC. Roman high society hums with gossip about the suspicious suicide of a prominent Roman senator and the body of a Vestal Virgin is discovered in the river Tiber. As the authorities turn a blind eye, Hortensia is moved to investigate a trail of murders that appear to lead straight to the dark heart of the Eternal City.
Rating The First Ladies
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Author : John B. Roberts
language : en
Publisher: Citadel Press
Release Date : 2003
Rating The First Ladies written by John B. Roberts and has been published by Citadel Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Examines the parts played by the wives and other relatives who filled the role of first lady, and describes how they profoundly impacted each president's administration and political fate.
The First Ladies
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Author : Margaret Brown Klapthor
language : en
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Release Date : 2002-10
The First Ladies written by Margaret Brown Klapthor and has been published by Government Printing Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-10 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The First Ladies The First Ladies profiles the many courageous women, from Martha Washington to Laura Welch Bush, who have served the presidency and the Nation and maintained one of the most appealing traditions of the White House--hospitality. Each woman profiled in this book has a unique story and an important place in history. This book describes the fascinating stories of how the first ladies served as advocates and volunteers. It also offers remarkable portraits of the first ladies, which were drawn from the White House collection.
America S First Ladies
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Author : Nancy Hendricks
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2015-10-13
America S First Ladies written by Nancy Hendricks and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-13 with History categories.
Meet the First Ladies of the United States—sometimes inspiring, sometimes tragic, always fascinating—women who, though often unsung, helped hold the nation together in its infancy and advance it as a world power. More than simply serving as America's "hostesses," many of the nation's First Ladies played vital roles in shaping their husband's presidency and serving as political activists in their own right. From Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, their inspiring stories come alive in this handsomely illustrated encyclopedia. Within its pages, the First Ladies are revealed as human beings who, one day, awoke to find the eyes of the world upon them. The book differs from others by showcasing America's First Ladies in their own words, as flesh-and-blood individuals. Readers will discover which First Lady held off Napoleon's army with a toy sword, why women had to be "pale, frail, and ailing," and which First Lady was called "Sunshine" and which was "Hellcat." Each entry includes a biographical essay that details the life of the woman and places her within the political, social, and cultural context of her time. Each also offers a related primary document that helps define the First Lady's legacy as well as a short bibliography for further information. Written in a lively, compelling style, this highly readable volume is perfect for junior high, high school, and college students as well as the general public.
G Ttinnen Und M Rderinnen
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Author : Friederike Haedecke
language : de
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
G Ttinnen Und M Rderinnen written by Friederike Haedecke and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Empresses categories.
The Health Of The First Ladies
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Author : Ludwig M. Deppisch, M.D.
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-01-28
The Health Of The First Ladies written by Ludwig M. Deppisch, M.D. and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-28 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This first comprehensive study of the medical histories of America's first ladies--from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama--discusses their illnesses, their treatments and their physicians in the context of their times. As the categories of illness afflicting Americans have changed through history so have the kinds of maladies affecting the first ladies. Infectious diseases and the consequences of poorly supervised pregnancies have been replaced by cerebrovascular accidents and malignancies. The secrecy with which the White House has traditionally handled inquiries about the health of the president's wife is explored in detail; however, several first ladies, notably Betty Ford, have been transparent about their illnesses in order to educate the public. The effects of a first lady's responsibilities on her health is examined. This book also seeks to discern how the well-being of the first lady influences presidential performance.
American First Ladies
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Author : Lewis L. Gould
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-02-04
American First Ladies written by Lewis L. Gould and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-04 with History categories.
This volume presents thirty-nine interpretive biographical essays on all first ladies, from Martha Washington to America's newest First Lady, Laura Bush. This new edition contains updated material on all the living First Ladies and updated bibliographies for each entry, as well as a portrait of the newest First Lady.