A comprehensive history of Roman Berytus, from its founding as a Roman military colony in the reign of Augustus to its development as one of only three centers for the styudy of law in the rule of Justinian. 'The author's vision has succeeded in capturing a domain of historical experience andrendering it accessible to scholarly readers concisely and clearly.'- BMCR 'Interesting and rewarding ... there is much that is useful in this book.'- Minerva '[This book] will find its way into the collections of all serious students of the cities of the Roman East.' - Journal of Roman Studies