The Roman Emperor and his Court c. 30 BC-c. AD 300: Volume 2, A Sourcebook

Benjamin Kelly is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at York University, Toronto. He is the author of Petitions, Litigation, and Social Control in Roman Egypt (2011). Angela Hug teaches at York University, Toronto, in the Departments of History and Humanities, and at Glendon College. She is a Roman historian whose research interests focus on women, the family, and the cultural politics of fertility and reproduction during the Principate.

'In general, the volume presents a valuable collection of essays and source material to students endeavoring to study the Roman imperial court. While some essays are mainly informative, others provide discursive research questions. The mixture of both reflects the authors' intent to cater to undergraduate students; however, advanced researchers will also profit from the range of topics, sources, and bibliography. The diverse contributions in both volumes yield far-reaching historical knowledge and will stimulate fruitful discussions, both inside the classroom and in further research contexts.' Anna-Lisa Fichte, H-Soz-Kult

• 1. Conceptualizing the Roman court Benjamin Kelly; 2. Court spaces Benjamin Kelly and Michele George; 3. Relationships Angela Hug, Benjamin Kelly and Neil W. Bernstein; 4. Rituals and ceremonial Caillan Davenport, Matthew B. Roller and Fanny Dolansky; 5. Picturing the court Olivier Hekster, Kelly Olson, Angela Hug and Robyn Gillam; 6. Narratives of court crises Angela Hug and Benjamin Kelly.