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The Evolving Role of Women in Julio-Claudian Rome
This chapter examines the changing dynamics for elite women during the Julio-Claudian dynasty, focusing on their increased visibility in public life post-civil wars alongside their limited power. It contrasts their roles from the politically active Republican period to the early Empire, emphasizing the irony of heightened representation without real influence.
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