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PublisherArchaeopress

ISBN-101803275472

ISBN-139781803275475

eBay Product ID (ePID)7062052589

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Number of Pages96 Pages

Publication NameFrontiers of the Roman Empire: the Hinterland of Hadrian̕s Wall : Frontières de l'Empire Romain: l'arrière-Pays du Mur D'Hadrien

LanguageFrench

Publication Year2023

SubjectArchaeology, Ancient / General, Europe / Great Britain / General

TypeTextbook

AuthorDavid J. Breeze

Subject AreaSocial Science, History

SeriesFrontiers of the Roman Empire Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight10.1 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width7.3 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2023-514863

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal936.288

Table Of ContentFRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE Foreword by Kate Mavor Common cultural heritage of the Roman Empire The Roman Empire Frontiers and trade The 'Frontiers of the Roman Empire' World Heritage Site The definition of a World Heritage Site The task ahead History and extent of frontiers Rome's foreign policy The location of frontiers The army and frontiers The purpose of frontiers Soldiers and civilians Military administration Research on Roman frontiers Inscriptions and documents Survey and excavation Aerial survey and remote sensong Protection and presentation of frontiers Future perspectives THE HINTERLAND OF HADRIAN'S WALL Introduction Some Ancient Geography History Military deployment A Roman soldier's life Supply Civilians The end of Roman Britain Gazetteer Bibliography

SynopsisIn this important and beautifully illustrated book, David Breeze elucidates the context of the most famous frontier, Hadrian's Wall. The zone to north and south of the Wall was a heavily militarised landscape of roads, bridges, forts, fortlets and towers, but also the towns, settlements and supply infrastructure on which the army depended., The frontiers of the Roman Empire together form the largest monument of one of the world's greatest ancient states. They stretch for some 7,500 km through 20 countries which encircle the Mediterranean Sea. The remains of these frontiers have been studied by visitors and later by archaeologists for several centuries. Many of the inscriptions and sculptures, weapons, pottery and artefacts created and used by the soldiers and civilians who lived on the frontier can be seen in museums. Equally evocative of the lost might of Rome are the physical remains of the frontiers themselves. The aim of this series of books is not only to inform the interested visitor about the history of the frontiers but to act as a guidebook as well. In this important and beautifully illustrated book, David Breeze elucidates the context of the most famous frontier, Hadrian's Wall. The zone to north and south of the Wall was a heavily militarised landscape of roads, bridges, forts, fortlets and towers, but also the towns, settlements and supply infrastructure on which the army depended. As the invaluable gazetteer shows, the area is now rich in superb sites and museums, allowing modern people countless rich insights into the world of the soldiers and civilians of the period.

LC Classification NumberDA670.N8