ELENA MUÑIZ-GRIJALVO and ROSARIO MORENO SOLDEVILA (Eds), Understanding Integration in the Roman World (Impact of Empire 47). Leiden and Boston: Brill, 2023. Pp. 257. isbn 9789004545618 (hbk); 9789004545632 (ebook). €138.43.

Puntos clave

• The book aims to explore the complexities of integration within the Roman Empire, examining various cultural exchanges and their implications.
• Compilation of essays from diverse scholars examining historical evidence of integration.
• Analysis of archaeological findings and historical texts related to Roman expansion and its effects on local cultures.
• Interdisciplinary approach integrating history, archaeology, and cultural studies.
• Highlights significant instances of cultural exchange that shaped the Roman identity.
• Documents the varying impacts of imperial policies on local societies and their integration processes.
• Findings suggest that integration was a multi-faceted process involving both cooperation and conflict.