{"title":"Douglas Boin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouglas Boin\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into the rich tapestry of ancient history with a particular focus on prominent figures and societies of the classical world. His works bring to life the intricate political and cultural landscapes of Rome and its neighbours, blending scholarly research with compelling narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect meticulous biographies and historical explorations that illuminate the complexities of leadership, identity, and power in antiquity. Whether portraying enigmatic rulers or influential personalities, Boin’s books offer insightful perspectives within the realms of \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clodia-of-rome-by-douglas-boin-9781324035671","title":"Clodia of Rome","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pioneering political voice, with charisma and power that rivalled many of her male contemporaries, Clodia of Rome was a pivotal figure in the late Roman Republic until a murder trial, rife with corruption, catalysed her fall from grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking readers inside the courtroom to follow the trial and Clodia's family's tumultuous political history, Douglas Boin brings a modern perspective to a long-buried story, full of juicy details and fascinating anecdotes. With countless examples of the surprising roles that Roman women played, followed by the attempts of powerful men to erase their stories, Boin challenges the male-dominated narrative of classical antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClodia of Rome\u003c\/i\u003e offers a new understanding of the radical modernity of first-century Rome—one that mirrors our own in its volatile conflicts between forces of change and those of reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46997987459308,"sku":"9781324035671","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11041103482659.jpg?v=1763202677"},{"product_id":"alaric-the-goth-by-douglas-boin-9780393867510","title":"Alaric the Goth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStigmatized and relegated to the margins of Roman society, the Goths were violent \"barbarians\" who destroyed \"civilisation,\" at least in the conventional story of Rome's collapse. 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Like so many women libelled or erased from history, Clodia had a life that was much more interesting, complex, and nuanced than the corrupted version passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on neglected sources and deep, empathetic study of Roman lives, classicist Douglas Boin reconstructs Clodia's eventful passage through her politically divided and tumultuous times, from her privileged childhood to her picking up a family baton of egalitarian activism. A widow and single mother, Clodia had a charisma and power that rivalled her male contemporaries and struck fear into the heart of Rome's political elite. That is, until a sensational murder trial, rife with corruption and told here in riveting detail, brought about her fall from grace. For generations of women who came after her—including a young Cleopatra, who might have met a disgraced Clodia when she first came to Rome—Clodia's story would loom as a cautionary tale about the hostilities women would face when they challenged the world of men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreed from the caricature that Cicero painted of her, \u003cem\u003eClodia of Rome\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a reminder of countless women whose stories have been erased from the historical record. 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