'[ A] offers a range of new research questions and an invaluable compendium of evidence that will be cited in discussions of ancient urbanism for years to come.' - Journal of Roman Studies
'In this, the Romanity of Roman Egypt has been championed ... this is a huge undertaking, encompassing several massive changes in cultural, social and religious life, administrative organization, and documentary practice ... there is much of merit in it ... this is a useful and important book.' - The Classical Review '[ Alston] offers a range of new research questions and an invaluable compendium of evidence that will be cited in discussions of ancient urbanism for years to come.' - Journal of Roman Studies
'In this, the Romanity of Roman Egypt has been championed ... this is a huge undertaking, encompassing several massive changes in cultural, social and religious life, administrative organization, and documentary practice ... there is much of merit in it ... this is a useful and important book.' - The Classical Review