Mary Beard
British classical scholar and television presenter whose SPQR: A History of Rome made Roman history accessible without sacrificing intellectual rigor. Women and Power examined the long history of misogyny in public discourse. She is the most visible and combative defender of the classics in public life.
Works
- SPQR: A History of RomeComprehensive narrative history of Rome from republic through empire
- Women and PowerEssays examining representations of female power in classical antiquity
- The ParthenonStudy of the iconic ancient Greek temple's history and meaning
- Confronting the ClassicsCollection of essays on classical literature and cultural interpretation
- The Roman TriumphExploration of Roman military ceremonies and cultural significance