Women in Ancient Persia, 559-331 BC (Oxford Classical Monographs) [Hardcover]

Maria Brosius (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 29, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0198150091 | ISBN-13: 978-0198150091

Xerxes' exploits are famous, but what about Irdabama, a successful landowner who controlled her own wine and grain business? Or the ruthless queen Parysatis who murdered her enemy after a game of dice? By approaching the subject from a near eastern perspective, and thoroughly re-examining the Greek sources, This book is the first to reveal the fascinating picture of women and their economic and political importance in the Persian empire.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Brosius's discussion of the roles played by women of all classes...in the public economy of the empire is a major contribution not only to the study of women in antiquity but to ancient economic history as well."--American Historical Review

"..it can be used as a convenient source book from which others can derive generalizations from studying the sources that she has discussed"--History

"Brosius's book addresses an important gap in our knowledge of Mediterranean antiquity...the evidence on royal women does enable Brosius to make valuable contributions to some problems of Achaemenid history"--Bryn Mawr Classical Review

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Maria Brosius is at Queen's College, Oxford. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (February 29, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198150091
• ISBN-13: 978-0198150091
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,229,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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