Reviews

A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women by Emma Southon

charlielovesbooks's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

helenamo's review against another edition

informative

4.0

katiec626's review against another edition

funny informative fast-paced

5.0

olivinabubble's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.0

josh_gibby's review

funny informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.5

veecaswell's review against another edition

5.0

Informative, interesting and wittily written, this book reall was such a great delve into fascinating women from the Roman Empire, making it completely clear, that some women are thinking of the Roman Empire too and will be for many years to come.

Covering a vast and wide array of women, from the foundation of Rome, this book really does give historical context, informs us about the lives of the women and does it with a sense of humour that I really enjoyed throughout this book. I think that these women were using the power they had in a society that was incredibly patriarchal and Southon builds on that and highlights how powerful these women were in making their name considering the period.

Fascinating, endearing and brilliantly told, this book is definitely a book I'd recommend if you want to know more about the Roman period, how women were treated or just how Rome was definitely not built in a day, I'd definitely recommend this.

(I received an ARC from Netgalley for honest review).

canceltheparty's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative inspiring fast-paced

4.5

oneblackrooster's review against another edition

informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

maisymay's review

funny informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

amazing book, informative yet completely understandable, no over complicated jargon etc. Also so funny and just all around very enjoyable

bethany_jane_'s review against another edition

funny informative medium-paced

5.0