PAUL W. JACOBS, The Lives of a Roman Neighborhood: Tracing the Imprint of the Past, from 500 BCE to the Present. Cambridge and New York: Cambridge University Press, 2023. Pp xi + 245, illus. , maps, plans, plates. isbn 9781316512630 (hbk). £75. 00/US106. 00.

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate the historical evolution and cultural significance of a Roman neighborhood from antiquity to modern times.
• Conducted a detailed historical analysis of primary and secondary sources
• Utilized topographical mapping and illustrations to trace changes
• Examined urban development through a chronological perspective
• Identified key historical events that shaped the neighborhood
• Illustrated the transformation of urban landscapes over time
• Highlighted the cultural shifts influencing residential patterns