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Literary
June 12, 1850
The Charlotte Journal
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
A reflection on the profound influence of Roman women on key historical events from the Sabines to Justinian, citing examples like Lucretia, Virginia, and others, and noting Hume's praise for the daughter of Scipio and mother of the Gracchi as ideals of virtuous matrons.
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WOMAN.
A writer in a late Review, speaking of the Roman women, and their influence during the existence of the kingdom, says:—"From the time of the Sabines to Theodora's conquest of Justinian, women seem to have been at the bottom of almost all the memorable events of Roman history. Lucretia, Virginia, Veturia, Fabia, the wife of Licinius, who became at her instigation the First Plebeian Consul, are illustrious examples of this: and whatever may be the changes of manners or opinions, as Hume has well remarked, all nations, with one accord, point, for the ideal of a virtuous matron, to the daughter of Scipio, and the mother of Gracchi." Who, then, will doubt the influence of woman.
A writer in a late Review, speaking of the Roman women, and their influence during the existence of the kingdom, says:—"From the time of the Sabines to Theodora's conquest of Justinian, women seem to have been at the bottom of almost all the memorable events of Roman history. Lucretia, Virginia, Veturia, Fabia, the wife of Licinius, who became at her instigation the First Plebeian Consul, are illustrious examples of this: and whatever may be the changes of manners or opinions, as Hume has well remarked, all nations, with one accord, point, for the ideal of a virtuous matron, to the daughter of Scipio, and the mother of Gracchi." Who, then, will doubt the influence of woman.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Political
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Roman Women
Historical Influence
Lucretia
Virtuous Matron
Hume Remark
Literary Details
Title
Woman.
Subject
Influence Of Roman Women In History
Key Lines
From The Time Of The Sabines To Theodora's Conquest Of Justinian, Women Seem To Have Been At The Bottom Of Almost All The Memorable Events Of Roman History.
All Nations, With One Accord, Point, For The Ideal Of A Virtuous Matron, To The Daughter Of Scipio, And The Mother Of Gracchi.
Who, Then, Will Doubt The Influence Of Woman.