Overview

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. Emperor Hadrian ordered the construction of the great Wall which still bears his name ‘to separate the barbarians from the Romans’ (Historia Augusta, Life of Hadrian, 11). The complex of military installations, 117 km long, but with an extension without the linear barrier for about 40 km down the west coast, contained 74 km of stone wall, 43 km of turf rampart, 200 towers, 100 fortlets, 20 forts, took years to construct and was probably still being modified when Hadrian died in July 138. This highly illustrated book offers an accessible summary of Hadrian’s Wall, and an overview of the wider context of the Roman frontiers.

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Author:   David J. Breeze
Publisher:   Archaeopress
Imprint:   Archaeopress Archaeology
Weight:   0.286kg
ISBN:  

9781803274164

ISBN 10:   1803274166
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   22 September 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

FRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE Foreword by Francesco Bandarin Preface by Jane, Lady Gibson Common cultural heritage of the Roman Empire The ‘Frontiers of the Roman Empire’ World Heritage Site History and extent of frontiers The army and frontiers Research on Roman frontiers Protection and presentation of frontiers Future perspectives HADRIAN’S WALL The invasion and conquest of Britain The first plan for Hadrian’s Wall The second scheme The purpose of Hadrian’s Wall The military landscape The later history of Hadrian’s Wall Life on Hadrian’s Wall Civilians on Hadrian’s Wall Religion on Hadrian’s Wall Souvenirs of Hadrian’s Wall The afterlife of Hadrian’s Wall The importance of Hadrian’s Wall A World Heritage Site Research on Hadrian’s Wall The Pilgrimage of Hadrian’s Wall Museums on Hadrian’s Wall Where to see Hadrian’s Wall

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Professor David J. Breeze has published several books on Roman frontiers and the Roman army. He is a former chairman of the International Congress of Roman Frontier Studies and led the team which successfully nominated the Antonine Wall as a World Heritage Site.

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