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A wide-ranging biographical survey of one of the greatest civilizations in history. Covering a period from the 5th century BC to AD500, this is a guide to an era which continues to fascinate today. The figures included come from all walks of Roman life and include: the notorious emperors - Julius Caesar, Caligula, Nero; the great poets, philosophers and historians - Virgil, Tacitus, Seneca; the brilliant politicians and soldiers - Mark Antony; and noteworthy citizens. The inclusion of cross-referencing, a glossary of terms, select bibliography, maps, genealogies and an author's introduction complete a useful reference resource.

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Part of Routledge's Who's Who series, this title essentially presents simplified equivalents to the personal entries in [other volumes of this kind]. General readers, high school students, and beginning undergraduates will find Who's Who in the Roman World . accessible. Coverage begins in the first century BCE . and ends with Julian and Jovian. Entries are alphabetical and range in length from less than ten lines to more than three pages. Lengthier entries have bibliographies. <br>-K. Manuel, California State University, Haward, Choice <br> A serviceable work for college and university students, this title is a good companion to the author's Who's Who in the Greek World.. <br>-Booklist, September 15, 2001 <br> It provides a resource for those wishing to begin a study of the Roman world; it also provides a quick reference guide for those already involved in the field, but who need to know at a moment's notice who an obscure figure was. Despite the shortcomings noted above, Who's Who in the Roman World fills a need for an affordable reference work, and is a welcome companion to the others in this series. <br>-Sandra Bingham, University of St. Andrews, Bryn Mawr Classical Review <br>

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