{"product_id":"queens-of-a-fallen-world-the-lost-women-of-augustines-confessions-hardcover","title":"Queens of a Fallen World: The Lost Women of Augustine's Confessions - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKate Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe vibrant and surprising lives of the women in Augustine's \u003ci\u003eConfessions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While many know of Saint Augustine and his \u003ci\u003eConfessions\u003c\/i\u003e, few are aware of how his life and thought were influenced by women. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eQueens of a Fallen World\u003c\/i\u003e tells a story of betrayal, love, and ambition in the ancient world as seen through a woman's eyes. Historian Kate Cooper introduces us to four women whose hopes and plans collided in Augustine's early adulthood: his mother, Monnica of Thagaste; his lover; his fiancée; and Justina, the troubled empress of ancient Rome. Drawing upon their depictions in the \u003ci\u003eConfessions\u003c\/i\u003e, Cooper skilfully reconstructs their lives against the backdrop of their fourth-century society. Though they came from different walks of life, each found her own way of prevailing in a world ruled by men. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A refreshingly complex and compelling portrait of Augustine, \u003ci\u003eQueens of a Fallen World\u003c\/i\u003e is the riveting story of four remarkable women who set him on course to change history.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of history at Royal Holloway, University of London. She writes for many publications such as the \u003ci\u003eTimes of London\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHistory Today\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books include \u003ci\u003eBand of Angels, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fall of the Roman Household\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Virgin and the Bride\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives with her husband and Niko, a border collie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.4 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 18, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42170819018887,"sku":"9781541646018","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/e5ea37064ec882b70db858ba270a98e3.webp?v=1733350903","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/queens-of-a-fallen-world-the-lost-women-of-augustines-confessions-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}