Ancient Queens
Archaeological Explorations
Format:Paperback
Publisher:AltaMira Press
Published:28th May '03
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Exploding the traditional myth that view queens as simply an appendage to the king, these essays explore the social and cultural constructions of female power. This volume does more than merely identify and describe queens, but rather, offers its readers an understanding of the roles of these 'dominant women', situated within archaeological discourse that change our assumptions about female-ruled societies. Examining the ancient societies in Asia, North and South America, Europe and Africa, the authors explore the powerful positions held by queens, as well as the role that gender played in their kingdoms. Spearheading the notion that 'women's work' is not the same in all cultures, the contributions in this volume compel readers to rethink gender relationships and ideology in our cultures.
These ten essays... explore the nuances of female power as the head of heirarchical systems and asks whether gender really matters in discussions of rulership. * Oxbow Book News *
ISBN: 9780759103467
Dimensions: 150mm x 227mm x 13mm
Weight: 327g
208 pages