The Hand that Rocked the Roman Cradle by Martha Marks
Traditionally, books about the Roman Empire have focused on men. Male characters are the stars of the show in Ben Hur, Quo Vadis, Spartacus, The Robe, and dozens of novels published more recently. Women play bit roles, and that’s not surprising since most ancient women played bit roles in their societies. Little was written… Read More »The Hand that Rocked the Roman Cradle by Martha Marks