Overview

This volume is intended as a Gedenkschrift to celebrate the work and legacy of Dr Brian Dobson. The papers are provided by members of the Hadrianic Society, which Brian was instrumental in setting up over 40 years ago, and represent a range of Roman scholarship by current and former university professors, museum and post-excavation professionals, field archaeologists and non-professionals. The range of papers is indicative of the range of interests held within the Hadrianic Society and those of Brian himself, but focus on the Roman army and Roman frontiers, particularly Hadrian's Wall.

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Author:   Adam Parker
Publisher:   BAR Publishing
Imprint:   BAR Publishing
Weight:   0.594kg
ISBN:  

9781407315867

ISBN 10:   1407315862
Pages:   149
Publication Date:   31 May 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
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Table of Contents

List of Contributors Preface List of Abbreviations The Roman Army David J. Breeze: Paper and Papyrus: A Comparison of Roman and Modern Bureaucracies Jonathan Eaton: The Political Role of the Legionary Centurions Stefanie Hoss: On Making Honour Visible Frontiers and Military Installations Matthew F. A. Symonds: A Tale of Two Systems: Early Fortlet Groups along the Danube and Bristol Channel Raymond Hunneysett: The Consequences of 'Priority Milecastles' Paolo Trezzi: Trading at Inchtuthil: Recent Research and Looking Forwards David. J. Woolliscroft: The Elginhaugh Coin Hoard and the Date of the First Roman Invasion of Scotland Christopher Young: Management of Roman Frontiers as Monuments Sculpture, Text and Epigraphy Michael King Macdona: Vegetius and the Bucinator Birgitta Hoffmann: Belisarius' Triumph and Justinian's Equestrian Statue: Justinian as a New Augustus? Beryl Elliott: Agrippina Major: An Army Daughter, Wife, and Mother Richard Bridgland: The Columns of Trajan and Marcus Aurelius: A Comparison of Structure, Intent, and Images Adam Parker: Protecting the Troops? Phallic Carvings in the North of Roman Britain Lawrence Keppie: 'The Work of the Emperor Hadrian' In Memoriam Dr Brian Dobson FSA (1931-2012) Bibliography of Brian Dobson  

Reviews

'This work nicely captures the interests and enthusiasm of the Hadrianic Society, founded by Brian Dobson.' Dr Robert Collins, Newcastle University 'Although a number of recent volumes of collected papers have recently been published on the Roman frontiers, this volume will make a significant contribution and also a worthy testament to the memory of Brian Dobson.' Prof. Richard Hingley, Durham University 'As a group these papers make a substantial contribution to developing the study of Roman frontiers in particular as well as wider aspects of the Roman army and its culture in. For this reason alone the book stands as a significant contribution to scholarship and a worthy tribute to Brian Dobson's memory.' Anonymous reviewer

Author Information

Adam Parker is the Assistant Curator of Archaeology at the Yorkshire Museum and is currently undertaking PhD research with the Open University on 'The Archaeology of Magic in Roman Britain', a topic on which he speaks regularly at conferences and has taught at the University of York. Contributors: Adam Parker (Editor), David J. Breeze, Richard Bridgland, Jonathan Eaton, Beryl Elliott, Birgitta Hoffmann, Stefanie Hoss, Raymond Hunneysett, Lawrence Keppie, Michael King Macdona, Matthew Symonds, Paolo Trezzi, David J. Woolliscroft and Christopher Young.

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