Description: An original interpretation of the fundamental transformations of Rome's society, culture and identity during the period of its imperial expansion.
Brief description: Andrew Wallace-Hadrill is Professor of Classics at the University of Reading and has been Director of the British School at Rome since 1995. His previous books are Suetonius: The Scholar and his Caesars (1983), Houses and Society in Pompeii and Herculaneum (1994) and Domestic Space in the Roman World (co-edited with Ray Laurence, 1997). He is currently directing a major project on a Pompeian neighbourhood with Michael Fulford and, since 2001, has directed the Herculaneum Conservation Project. He frequently contributes to radio and television programmes on various aspects of Roman life and in 2004 was awarded an OBE for services to Anglo-Italian cultural relations.
Review Quotes: "Among the many studies of ancient Roman history and society, this one will stand out for its scope and depth as well as its clarity and bold interpretation. [Wallace-Hadrill] (his insightful discussion of Vitruvius is superb). Students and scholars alike will find this book the standard for research and interpretation. Highly recommended. --Choice