\"[...] Aumann\'s keen eye for the theatrical tone of these [five] years is a hallmark of this book. Essentially a general survey aimed squarely at general readers, it demonstrates a proper concern to meet their needs and sustain their interest throughout. [...] The text is well illustrated, printed on high quality paper, with a nice range of coloured coin images for each emperor, and good images of various parts of the empire (especially Judea). [...] Aumann provides a well-paced narrative that succeeds well in bringing this remarkable episode to a wider audience. The result is a lively, entertaining and, for its target readership, informative text. This is something to be safely recommended to keen undergraduates and to serious lay readers.\"

By Anthony Barrett
In: Latomus, Revue d\'Ètudes Latines 81, Fascicule 2, p. 450f.