The most comprehensive book on Roman burial practices—now available in paperback Never before available in paperback, J. M. C. Toynbee's study is the most com

Presenting a wide range of relevant, translated texts on death, burial and commemoration in the Roman world,this book is organized thematically and supported by

This book sheds new light on funerary customs in Roman Syria, offering a novel way of understanding its provincial culture.

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