Flower's writing style is accessible and the examples she cites are interesting enough to take the reader on the curious journey into an unfamiliar aspect of the ancient mind.- United Nations of Roma Victrix; ""A very valuable book on a fascinating and important subject.""- Journal of Roman Studies ; ""Closely argued and aptly illustrated. Recommended.""- CHOICE ; ""A much-needed articulation . of Roman commemoration practices. An engaging survey of Roman history [for] the nonspecialist. Well illustrated.

""- The Historian ; ""An important contribution to the study of commemoration in the classical world. Thorough and well-argued. Lucidly written and enriched by numerous illustrations, this book provides not only a rich source of information about Greek and Roman memory sanctions, but also offers a profound analysis on their development and implications for Roman republican and early imperial politics.""- Tyche ; ""This is an outstanding book. The phenomenon of memory sanctions has long needed proper treatment, and Flower's study is most welcome for anyone interested in the Graeco-Roman world. This book represents a major advance in scholarship.""- Michael Peachin, New York University.