The Encyclopedia of the Roman Empire

An outstanding celebration of the glory that was the Roman Empire, ranging from Augustus’s reign as the First Emperor to the Barbarian invasions beginning in the 5th century CE. This comprehensive encyclopedia expertly explores the political, cultural, social and religious history of the Roman Empire, covering everything from military expansion to life within a Roman legion, from Pompeii to Jerusalem to Constantinople, from political assassinations to gladiatorial games, and from the Jewish Revolt to early Christianity.