This book explores the cultural conflicts of the second-century CE Roman Empire, through the perspective of Greek writings. The specially commissioned essays in

Studies the 'Romanization' of Rome's Gallic provinces in the late Republic and early empire.

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New York Times Bestseller Editors' Choice —New York Times Book Review "Ricks knocks it out of the park with this jewel of a book. On every page I learned some

This second edition examines all aspects of Roman history, and contains a new introduction, three new chapters and updated bibliographies.