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