"The essays are well written and are as accessible toundergraduate students as they are to advanced researchers who wantto read more about the ways in which recent and innovativeapproaches in the discipline have transformed the study of Romancivilization and the field of ancient history. This book is atimely and relevant contribution to the Blackwell Companions to theAncient World series." (Classical Review, 2007)
"Another admirable edition to Blackwell's large expanding seriesof Companions, it is of comparable length, but with just 30contributors and 30 chapters ... it gives each other more depthand breadth." (Ancient East and West, 2008)
"For those with reservations about the 'companion' phenomenon,[this volume] is an
excellent advertisement for the benefits ofsuch an exercise.... This volume is almost uniformly good as aguide to central topics in Roman history from the first to theforth century, with a number of outstanding discussions," (TheClassical Review, 2008)
"A very impressive collection indeed, summarising and buildingon the latest scholarship, especially the view that there is moreto history than politics and the powerful." (Journal of ClassicsTeaching)
"Scholar, student, and interested layperson will all find muchto ponder here, and the editor, publisher, and contributors are tobe commended for the success of their undertaking. ThisCompanion, at least, constitutes a welcome addition to thefield, offers a clear statement of the current state of thediscipline, and provides inspiration for future directions" (NewEngland Classical Journal)
"This Companion to the Roman Empire provides afascinating and scholarly insight into our ancient past. It is anideal reference tool for students and scholars alike, presentingnew methods and modes of study that should provoke thought amongthe readership. It also brings together many disciplines of studythat allow scholars to study an Empire as vast and influential asthat created by the Romans." (Reference Reviews)
"The thirty chapters in this latest title in Blackwell'sexcellent "Companions to the Ancient World" series are written bysuch experts in their fields as Maud Gleason, Judith Evans Grubbs,Amy Richlin and Ann Hanson ... No comparable handbook exists ...Essential. All levels/libraries." (Choice--AChoice Outstanding Academic Title for 2007)
"This elegantly and carefully edited book is a resoundingsuccess." (Scholia Reviews)
"David Potter has assembled an impressive array of scholarswhose essays in this volume provide overviews and summarize thecurrent state of scholarship on a variety of topics. A Companionto the Roman Empire succeeds in meeting the needs of itsdiverse audience and also offers a few surprises." (Bryn MawrClassical Review)"With a panoramic lens, more diverse and inclusive than anyforerunner, this indispensable Companion probes the Roman empirefor the 21st century. A tour de force certain to challenge andexcite everyone engaged by Roman civilization."
-Richard Talbert, University of North Carolina, ChapelHill
"An immensely rich and varied menu. This volume will not only bean invaluable vade mecum for scholars, students and all who have aninterest in Roman imperial civilisation and its impact on theMediterranean world and northern Europe, but will also reveal thewealth of evidence for Roman culture and the new and exciting waysin which historians can 'read' it."
-Alan Bowman, Oxford University
"David Potter has assembled a powerful team and together theyhave produced a rich collection - a major new synthesis of much ofthe most recent research in the discipline. No student or teachercould fail to learn from it."
-Greg Woolf, University of St. Andrews
