Volumes IV and V contain papers many of which deal with Pliny the Younger and Tacitus; also Strabo, Pliny the Elder, Statius, Quintilian, and Arrian. Several papers concern the Spanish provinces and the Greek east.

`These two last volumes of Roman Papers are once again a proof of Syme's enormous culture, deep knowledge of human nature, command of every kind of source and power of interrelating and interpreting things. It is amazing the number of Roman characters that Syme knew. His learning is immense. Another feature is his formidable analysis of the nature of power.' Atomus 'A number of articles from fairly inaccessible works have been included. For this reason alone these volumes deserve to be read. There is, probably, something for everybody in these volumes. It is to be hoped that he will continue the work with Volume VI.' Brian W. Jones, University of Queensland, Journal of Australasian Universities Language and Literature Association