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Ancient Civilizations

The Frontiers of Imperial Rome

The Frontiers of Imperial Rome

At its height, the Roman Empire was the greatest empire yet seen, its borders stretching from the rain-swept highlands of Scotland in the north to the sun-scorched Nubian desert in the south. But how were the vast and varied stretches of frontier defined and defended?

Many of Rome's frontier defenses have been the subject of detailed and ongoing study and scholarship. Three frontier zones are now UNESCO World Heritage sites (the Antonine Wall having recently been granted this status - the author led the bid), and there is growing interest in their study. This wide-ranging survey will describe the varying frontier systems, describing the extant remains, methods and materials of construction and highlighting the differences between various frontiers. Professor Breeze considers how the frontiers worked, discussing this in relation to the organization and structure of the Roman army, and also their impact on civilian life along the empire's borders. He then reconsiders the question of whether the frontiers were the product of an overarching Empire-wide grand strategy, questioning Luttwak's seminal hypothesis.

This is a detailed and wide-ranging study of the frontier systems of the Roman Empire by a leading expert. Intended for the general reader, it is sure also to be of great value for academics and students in this field. The appendixes will include a brief guide to visiting the sites today.
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Country	USA
Author	David Breeze
Binding	Hardcover
EAN	9781848844278
ISBN	1848844271
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	Pen and Sword
Manufacturer	Pen and Sword
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	224
PublicationDate	2011-12-13
Publisher	Pen and Sword
ReleaseDate	2011-12-27
Studio	Pen and Sword

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