Our knowledge of Cleopatra, one of the most famous woman in antiquity, comes from Plutarch's description of her. Plutarch, whose works have remained immensely popular through the years, has shaped our ideas about much of the ancient world. This book is suitable for the general reader who wants to learn more about Plutarch and women in antiquity.
This book refutes 20th century claims that Plutarch was a feminist, arguing that he was a man of his time and that while he opted for persuasion rather than force in controlling women, his views nonetheless reflect the chauvinism of his culture.
