Fulvia: The Woman Who Broke All the Rules in Ancient Rome Brand / NPW Rose sets out to escape

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Fulvia: The Woman Who Broke All the Rules in Ancient Rome Brand / NPW Rose sets out to escapeThe charismatic Fulvia amassed a degree of military and political power that was unprecedented for a woman in Ancient Rome. Married three times to men who moved in powerful circles, including Marc Antony, Fulvia was not content to play the usual background role that was expected of a wife instead she challenged the Roman patriarchy and sought to increase her influence in the face of determined opposition. It's rare to know so much about a particular