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Focusing on the period between the 1st century BC and the 6th century AD, Alston's detailed study draws on a wealth of papyrological and documentary evidence to look at the impact of Roman and then Christian influences on the architecture and design of Egypt's urban centres. Rather than present his material chronologically, Alston looks in turn at different spaces within the city, such as the house, the street and the neighbourhood, with the aim of providing a theoretical methodology for making sense of ancient cities whilst demonstrating the rich variety of Egypt. The study is supported throughout with helpful diagrams, plans and tables.