Synopses & Reviews
Investigates the neighborhoods of ancient Rome during the reign of the first Emperor, Caesar Augustus.
Review
"The book is attractively printed and designed, with useful photographs of compital altars, inscribed bases, and maps. Topographers, social, political, and religious historians, and students of Augustan artistic programs will find in Lott's book not only a coherent and well-researched contribution to neighborhood studies, but a source for illuminating discussions on numerous topics touching their specialties." New England Classical Journal, Peter J. Aicher, University of Southern Maine
Synopsis
This investigates neighborhoods of ancient Rome during the reign of the first Roman Emperor, Caesar Augustus. Focusing on neighborhood-based voluntary associations that were important political and social communities for the city's population of slaves and ex-slaves, it locates the Augustan neighborhoods within the broader context of the history of Rome.