A collection of ten essays on three areas of North Africa in the Roman Empire. They examine the history of political institutions, followed by details of interaction between sedentry communities in the African provinces. It concludes with two studies on African Christianity. 'Throughout his career, Shaw has been a breaker of accepted icons...Variorum Press is to be commended for producing a set of volumes that makes a significant portion of the author's splendid work available in one place.' Canadian Journal of History...This collection...is a model of careful scholarship in both environmental and social history. Canadian Journal of History, Joint review with Environment and Society in Roman North Africa