This is the first comprehensive commentary -line by line and word by word- on the seventh book of the epigrams of Martial.

This is the first full account of the Aitolian League in modern times, based wholly on original source material, describing its origin, its rise and fall, and refuting the old libel which describes it as a pirate state.

By looking at aspects of "Medea" that are largely overlooked in the criticism, this book aims at an open and multiple reading.

This is a literary study dealing with the possible influence of Roman comic drama on the surviving fragments of Petronius' "Satyrica.

This is the second of three volumes covering the long history of the fable from Sumer to the present day. Historical evidence reaching as far back as Antiquity, supports the study of more than 500 works considered to be fables.

By applying aspects of cognitive psychology to a study of three key tragic props, this book examines the importance of visual imagery in ancient Greek tragedy.

The Prosopography notes all people who lived in or were concerned with the great Seleukid empire; the Gazetteer lists the places, peoples and institutions of that empire; their activites are noted, providing a unique comprehensive guide to ...

The rain and lightning miracles are the best-known events of Marcus Aurelius' northern wars.

This work examines the evidence for the history, personnel, and institutions of fourth century Athenian settlements, questioning many conventional interpretations, improving inscriptional texts, and providing data on more than 1000 persons ...

This volume of papers offers ten perspectives on the way in which ambassadors, embassies, and the institutional apparatuses supporting them contributed to Roman rule.