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