Agrippina: Empress, Exile, Hustler, Whore by Emma Southon

Agrippina: Empress, Exile, Hustler, Whore

Emma Southon

285 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

nonfiction biography feminism history informative medium-paced
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Agrippina: Empress, Exile, Hustler, Whore by Emma Southon is a gripping and informative read that is a perfect fit for history enthusiasts, feminist readers, and anyone fascinated by the complexities of ancient Rome, as it masterfully weaves together the untold story of a trailblazing woman who defied convention and shattered the glass ceiling in a world dominated by men.

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They said she was a tyrant. A murderer, and the most wicked woman in history.She kicked her way into the male spaces of politics and demanded to be recognized as an equal and a leader. For her audacity, she was murdered by her son and reviled by h...

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informative: 97%

funny: 69%

reflective: 25%

dark: 22%

challenging: 13%

inspiring: 12%

adventurous: 11%

emotional: 11%

lighthearted: 10%

tense: 7%

sad: 5%

mysterious: 2%

relaxing: 1%


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