Best Ancient Rome Encyclopedias: 2 Picks for Roman History and Daily Life

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Choosing an Ancient Rome encyclopedia can be tricky when you want a reference that suits the topics you’re curious about.

This time, we’ll round up two encyclopedias, including one that organizes Roman daily life into ten subject areas.

Quick-reference table of recommended products

Product name	Format	Coverage focus
Encyclopedia of Ancient Rome, Third Edition	Hardcover	Rome’s history from its founding through the fifth century CE
The World of Ancient Rome: A Daily Life Encyclopedia	Hardback – Pack; 2 volumes	Roman daily life across ten sections, from art and family to religion and science

Encyclopedia of Ancient Rome, Third Edition

For readers seeking a broad reference to Rome’s history, the hardcover Encyclopedia of Ancient Rome, Third Edition is recommended. Authored by Matthew Bunson, it covers Rome from its founding through the fifth century CE.

Maps, a chronology, an index, and cross-references help readers look up topics and follow related entries. The book also includes a glossary and further reading lists.

Encyclopedia of Ancient Rome, Third Edition

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The World of Ancient Rome: A Daily Life Encyclopedia

For readers interested in Roman daily life across a range of subjects, The World of Ancient Rome: A Daily Life Encyclopedia is recommended. Its ten sections cover art, economics, family, fashion, food, housing, politics, recreation, religion, and science, drawing on literary works, art, and archaeological remains.

The two-volume set includes a selection of primary documents and a bibliography of print and Internet resources, providing source material and further reading alongside its coverage of Roman society.

The World of Ancient Rome: A Daily Life Encyclopedia

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