| Author |
St. John, James Augustus, 1795-1875 |
| Title |
The History of the Manners and Customs of Ancient Greece, Volume 2 (of 3)
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: R. Bentley,1842.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
KD Weeks, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The History of the Manners and Customs of Ancient Greece, Volume 2" by J. A. St. John is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume delves into various aspects of ancient Greek society, particularly focusing on marriage ceremonies, the condition of married women, and the intricacies of domestic life. The author aims to provide a detailed examination of how these customs reflect the values and norms of ancient Greek culture. The beginning of this volume introduces readers to the complexities of marriage in ancient Greece, detailing the roles of matchmakers and customs surrounding betrothal and weddings. The author emphasizes both religious and social significances tied to these rituals, illustrating how the marriage ceremony was an elaborate event influenced heavily by tradition. The narrative also hints at the changing perceptions of women within society, exploring their roles as matrons and participants in the family structure, while critiquing the tensions that arose from societal expectations and individual freedoms. By examining the practices accompanying marriage ceremonies, J. A. St. John sets the stage for a broader discussion on the condition of women in this historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
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| Subject |
Greece -- Social life and customs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67637 |
| Release Date |
Mar 16, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 27, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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