'Bread and Circuses'

• Introduction: Euergetism and Municipal Patronage in Imperial Italy, Kathryn Lomas, University of Newcastle and Tim Cornell, University of Manchester; 1. The Patron As Banker, Thomas Wiedemann, University of Nottingham; 2. Public building and urban renewal in Early Imperial Italy, Kathryn Lomas; 3. Theatres and amphitheatres in Roman and Italy, Clare Holleran, University of Manchester; 4. Euergetism in its place: Where was the amphitheatre in Augustan Rome? Kathleen M. Coleman, Harvard University; 5. The Emperor and the cities of Italy, John R. Patterson, Magdalen College, Cambridge; 6. Imperial building at Rome: The role of Constantine, David Hunt, University of Durham; 7. Favor Populi: Pagans, Christians and public entertainment in Late Antique Italy, Jill Harries, University of St Andrews; 8. Restored Utility, Eternal City: Patronal imagery at Rome in the fourth century A.D. Rowland Smith, University of Newcastle

'The strength of the book lies in the chronological sweep of the essays.' - Bryn Mawr Classical Review' ... this is a diverse collection of papers. It contains much that is interesting and stimulating ...' - Journal of Roman Studies