A Companion to the City of Rome presents a series of original essays from top experts that offer an authoritative and up-to-date overview of current research on the development of the city of Rome from its origins until circa AD 600. * Offers a unique interdisciplinary, closely focused thematic approach and wide chronological scope making it an indispensible reference work on ancient Rome * Includes several new developments on areas of research that are available in English for the first time * Newly commissioned essays written by experts in a variety of related fields * Original and up-to-date readings pertaining to the city of Rome on a wide variety of topics including Rome's urban landscape, population, economy, civic life, and key events