"In nearly 2,000 A-to-Z entries, Encyclopedia of the Roman Empire, Revised Edition covers the personalities, places, events, and ideas of the Roman Empire from the period of Julius Caesar and the Gallic Wars (59-51 B.C.E.) to the fall of the empire in the West (476 C.E.) in one easy-to-use reference source. It remains the only comprehensive A-to-Z reference to Roman imperial civilization.".

"Further readings accompany major entries, and cross-references, a time line, glossary, bibliography, and index make the information easily accessible. An appendix listing the emperors of the empire and genealogical charts of the ruling dynasties, as well as maps and photographs, complement the text. This reference work is ideal for students and general readers alike."--BOOK JACKET.