This work investigates the political agency and influence of Fulvia, a prominent Roman noblewoman, during the final, volatile decades of the Roman Republic. Celia E. Schultz, a scholar of Roman history, utilizes surviving literary sources and archaeological context to reconstruct the life of a figure often marginalized or maligned by ancient male historians. The book argues that Fulvia was not merely a passive participant in the lives of her powerful husbands, but a strategic political actor who navigated the complex power dynamics of the late Republic.

Scholars recognize this text as a significant contribution to the study of Roman gender roles and political history. Experts frequently note that the prose is accessible to students while maintaining the academic rigor required for professional historical research.