Description: After Egypt became part of the Roman Empire in 30 BC, Classical and then Christian influences both made their mark on the urban environment. This book examines the impact of these new cultures at every level of Egyptian society.
Review Quotes:
'[A] offers a range of new research questions and an invaluable compendium of evidence that will be cited in discussions of ancient urbanism for years to come.' - Journal of Roman Studies
'In this, the Romanity of Roman Egypt has been championed ... this is a huge undertaking, encompassing several massive changes in cultural, social and religious life, administrative organization, and documentary practice ... there is much of merit in it ... this is a useful and important book.' - The Classical Review