The Limits of Empire

Described by reviewers as "magnificent" (TLS), "immensely impressive" (Bryn Mawr Classical Review), and a "major work of interpretation" (Journal for the Study of Judaism), Benjamin Isaac's book has rapidly established itself as the leading authority on a central theme in Roman imperial history. It provides the first comprehensive analysis of the Roman military presence in the Near East, making use of both archaeological evidence and little-known Jewish sources, and challenging virtually all current notions of Roman Imperialism. Thoroughly updated since its original publication and now in paperback, it takes account of the very latest research and excavation in the area.