A Companion to the Roman Empire provides readers with a guide both to Roman imperial history and to the field of Roman studies, taking account of the most recent discoveries. This Companion brings together thirty original essays guiding readers through Roman imperial history and the field of Roman studies Shows that Roman imperial history is a compelling and vibrant subject Includes significant new contributions to various areas of Roman imperial history Covers the social, intellectual, economic and cultural history of the Roman Empire Contains an extensive bibliography
The expert contributors to this volume delve into this culture, offering an extensive account of the Roman army, from its beginnings to its transformation in the later Roman Empire.
At the same time, the book retains the drama of the Republic’s rise and fall. The Companion is divided into three parts.
A Companion to the Roman Empire, 2nd Edition
A highly accessible survey of life in the capital of the Roman Empire, the largest metropolis of its day.
His main publications include From Constantine to Charlemagne: an archaeology of Italy, AD 300–800 (Ashgate, 2006), and, edited with A. Augenti, Vrbes Extinctae. Archaeologies of Abandoned Classical Towns (Ashgate, 2012).
This second edition examines all aspects of Roman history, and contains a new introduction, three new chapters and updated bibliographies.
This volume, which is organised thematically, provides a sophisticated introduction to and assessment of all aspects of its economic life.
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Comprising more than 40 essays by leading international scholars, this volume moves beyond a conventional focus on Greece and Rome and provides coverage of the many cultures within the ancient Mediterranean.
Offers comprehensive and original essays on the study of Roman art Contributions from distinguished scholars with unrivalled expertise covering a broad range of international approaches Focuses on the socio-historical aspects of Roman art, ...