Who's Who in the Roman World is a wide-ranging biographical survey of one of the greatest civilizations in history. Covering a period from the 5th century BC to AD 500, this is an authoritative and hugely enjoyable guide. The figures represented include notorious emperors such as Nero, great poets, philosophers and historians like Virgil, brilliant politicians and soldiers such as Marcus Peteius, and noteworthy citizens like Gaius Verres. With cross-referencing, a glossary of terms, bibliographies, maps, genealogies and an author's introduction, this volume is a superb reference resource.