Patriarchy, Property and Death in the Roman Family: (Cambridge Studies in Population, Economy and Society in Past Time)
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Patriarchy, Property and Death in the Roman Family: (Cambridge Studies in Population, Economy and Society in Past Time)

Patriarchy, Property and Death in the Roman Family: (Cambridge Studies in Population, Economy and Society in Past Time)

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Richard P. Saller (Author)  

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The figure of the Roman father has traditionally provided the pattern of patriarchy in European thought. This book shows how the social realities and cultural representations diverged from this paradigm. Demographic analysis and computer simulation demonstrate that before adulthood most Romans lost their fathers by death. Close reading of Latin texts reveals Roman fathers as devoted and loving and not harsh exploitative masters of slaves. The demographic and cultural contexts deepen our understanding of how the patrimony was transmitted. 30 Tables, unspecified
  • Contributor: Richard P. Saller
  • Imprint: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN13: 9780521326032
  • Number of Pages: 266
  • Packaged Dimensions: 152x229x19mm
  • Packaged Weight: 473
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Release Date: 1994-11-10
  • Series: Cambridge Studies in Population, Economy and Society in Past Time
  • Binding: Hardback

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