Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read.
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Fulvia: The Woman Who Broke All the Rules in Ancient Rome by Jane DraycottExpected publication: April 3, 2025 by Atlantic Books
The 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 Roman woman, but Fulvia was so despised by her male detractors that she was much written about. Acclaimed historian Jane Draycott has used original sources to piece together Fulvia’s life and sort fact from fiction, while also exploring the role of women in Roman society. Set during the chaotic period when Rome was violently transitioning from a republic to the dictatorship of the Roman Empire, this is an original and fascinating take on an endlessly popular period of history.
I saw this book on Instagram and immediately added it to my TBR for 2025. A nonfiction book about Fulvia? YES PLEASE! I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!
Are you also looking forward to this book? What do you think of it?
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I th8nk I have to add it to. Sounds fascinating.
I have never heard of Fulvia but she sounds like my kind of lady. I hope you enjoy the book and I look forward to reading your review.
I have heard of her but I don’t think I’ve read a book about her yet.
That cover is so disturbing, and I can’t figure out what’s going on!😬
She sounds amazing!
Eww… fondling a head while chuckling. That is one feisty woman! I hope you love this one, Stephanie:).
I don’t think I’ve heard about Fulvia before… but a woman who broke all the rules, challenged the Roman patriarchy and was despised by her male detractors? She sounds amazing!