Abstract
270p bibl indexes ISBN 9780691174853 cloth, $39.95; ISBN 9781400885152 ebook, contact publisher for price With this volume, Champion (ancient history and classics, Syracuse Univ.) provides a guide that will be useful beyond the time frame indicated in the subtitle (c. 250-100 BCE).Though not excluding this approach, Champion emphasizes evidence that supports the sincerity of Roman elites who sought to maintain what was understood as the key to prosperity and success, peace of (i.e., with) the gods.