
Boudicca's
Heirs
Author: Dorothy Watts
Synopsis
Bringing us a much clearer picture of women of
the Late Iron Age and Roman Britain than any that already
exists, Dorothy Watts examines archaeological,
inscriptional and literary evidence to present a unique
assessment of women and their place in the Romanisation
of Britain. On a scale never before published,
information from over 4000 burials is analysed for age,
health and nutrition, and Watts draws comparison with the
evidence on men's lives and burials. Clearly and
effectively integrating her archaeological findings with
the political and social history of the late Iron Age and
Roman period, she expertly places women in their real
context. This study of women's numbers, status, daily
life, religion and death is an invaluable insight into
the lives and loves of women in Roman Britain and
students of History, Women's studies, Classical studies
and Archaeology will find this book a huge asset to their
studies.
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