Who's who in the Roman world

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.