This collection of essays is one of the most complete diachronic surveys of Philippi since Paul Collart's early twentieth century work. The obvious strength is that Philippes discusses every occupational period of the site, including the prehistoric period. Moreover, these contributions are from scholars with the most intimate knowledge of ancient city. This fact is important because as scholars focusing on Philippi know all too well, there are still many inscriptions that have yet to be published. In addition to containing the most accurate up-to-date information on Philippi, the work contains maps, plans, diagrams, satellite images, and pictures, some of them in color, from the early days of excavation to the latest discoveries.

Julien Fournier, ed. Philippes, de la Préhistoire à Byzance: études d'archéologie et d'histoire. Bulletin de correspondance hellénique. Supplément, 55. Athènes: École française d'Athènes, 2016.

From Bryn Mawr Classical Review (BMCR). Review by D. Clint Burnett, Boston College