Cornelia: The First Woman of Rome

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By Dan Armstrong ’72

Published Oct. 10, 2019

In this historical novel, Dan Armstrong ’72 crafts the story of Cornelia, mother to the Gracchi brothers who would ultimately fight for social and political reform. Cornelia: The First Woman of Rome (Mud City Press) champions the strength of this middle-aged woman in a male-dominated, increasingly brutal society and offers compelling parallels to modern-day society.

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An inside look up the inside of a building, with four floors and a dinosaur skeleton visible.
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