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Life And Letters On The Roman Frontier
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Author : Alan K. Bowman
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 1998
Life And Letters On The Roman Frontier written by Alan K. Bowman and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Chesterholme (England) categories.
First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Life And Letters On The Roman Frontier
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Author : Alan K. Bowman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Life And Letters On The Roman Frontier written by Alan K. Bowman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Chesterholme (England) categories.
Over three hundred letters and documents have recently been discovered at the fort of Vindolanda, written on wooden tablets which have amazingly survived nearly 2000 years. Painstakingly deciphered by Alan Bowman and J. David Thomas, they have contributed a wealth of evidence for daily life in the Roman Empire. From the military documents we learn of the strength and activities of the units stationed at Vindolanda. The accounts testify to the lifestyle of officers and ordinary soldiers, with payments for pepper and oil, towels and tallow, boots and beer. Then there are snapshots of domestic life in letters between the officers' wives, including a birthday invitation (see front cover). Most fascinating of all is the evidence for a high level of literacy in the Roman army, where even someone of humble rank receives a letter from home promising him a parcel of socks.
The Frontiers Of The Roman Empire
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Author : David Breeze
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2011-12-13
The Frontiers Of The Roman Empire written by David Breeze and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-13 with History categories.
“Practically all new information on the greatest empire of all and how it controlled and policed its frontiers. Absolutely fascinating!”—Books Monthly At its height, the Roman Empire was the greatest empire yet seen with 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. “The result of this book-crafting care and Breeze’s erudition is a near-perfect example of specialized military history done for a popular audience.” —Open Letters Monthly
Hadrian S Wall
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Author : Patricia Southern
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2016-02-15
Hadrian S Wall written by Patricia Southern and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-15 with History categories.
The building, military use and descent into ruin of the most important Roman frontier ever built.
Citizens Of Long Ago
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Author : Adeline Belle Hawes
language : en
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Release Date : 2011-10-01
Citizens Of Long Ago written by Adeline Belle Hawes and has been published by Literary Licensing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-01 with categories.
Life In The Limes
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Author : Rob Collins
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Release Date : 2014-03-31
Life In The Limes written by Rob Collins and has been published by Oxbow Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-31 with Social Science categories.
Lindsay Allason-Jones has been at the forefront of small finds and Roman frontier research for 40 years in a career focussed on, but not exclusive to, the north of Britain, encompassing an enormous range of object types and subject areas. Divided into thematic sections the contributions presented here to celebrate her many achievements all represent at least one aspect of Lindsay’s research interests. These encompass social and industrial aspects of northern frontier forts; new insights into inscribed and sculptural stones specific to military communities; religious, cultural and economic connotations of Roman armour finds; the economic and ideological penetration of romanitas in the frontiers as reflected by individual objects and classes of finds; evidence of trans-frontier interactions and invisible people; the role of John Clayton in the exploration and preservation of Hadrian’s Wall and its material culture; the detailed consideration of individual objects of significant interest; and a discussion of the widespread occurrence of mice in Roman art.
The Empire Stops Here
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Author : Philip Parker
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2010-12-07
The Empire Stops Here written by Philip Parker and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-07 with History categories.
The Roman Empire was the largest and most enduring of the ancient world. From its zenith under Augustus and Trajan in the first century AD to its decline and fall amidst the barbarian invasions of the fifth century, the Empire guarded and maintained a frontier that stretched for 5,000 kilometres, from Carlisle to Cologne, from Augsburg to Antioch, and from Aswan to the Atlantic. Far from being at the periphery of the Roman world, the frontier played a crucial role in making and breaking emperors, creating vibrant and astonishingly diverse societies along its course which pulsed with energy while the centre became enfeebled and sluggish. This remarkable new book traces the course of those frontiers, visiting all its astonishing sites, from Hadrian's Wall in the north of Britain to the desert cities of Palmyra and Leptis Magna. It tells the fascinating stories of the men and women who lived and fought along it, from Alaric the Goth, who descended from the Danube to sack Rome in 410, to Zenobia the desert queen, who almost snatched the entire eastern provinces from Rome in the third century. It is at their edges, in time and geographical extent, that societies reveal their true nature, constantly seeking to recreate and renew themselves. In this examination of the places that the mighty Roman Empire stopped expanding, Philip Parker reveals how and why the Empire endured for so long, as well as describing the rich and complex architectural and cultural legacy which it has bequeathed to us.
Vindolanda
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Author : Robin Birley
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2009-03-15
Vindolanda written by Robin Birley and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-15 with History categories.
A fascinating insight into everyday life on Hadrian's Wall. The translations of the Vindolanda Scrolls ('send fresh socks' etc) are also a treat!
Jesus And His World
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Author : Craig A. Evans
language : en
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Release Date : 2013-01-01
Jesus And His World written by Craig A. Evans and has been published by Westminster John Knox Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-01 with Religion categories.
A world-renowned scholar explores the latest archaeological evidence about the historical Jesus and His world. -- Book Cover.
Daily Life Of Women In Ancient Rome
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Author : Sara Elise Phang
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2022-03-22
Daily Life Of Women In Ancient Rome written by Sara Elise Phang and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-22 with History categories.
This book provides an invaluable introduction to the social, economic, and legal status of women in ancient Rome. Daily Life of Women in Ancient Rome is an invaluable introduction to the lives of women in the late Roman Republic and first three centuries of the Roman Empire. Arranged chronologically and thematically, it examines how Roman women were born, educated, married, and active in economic, social, public, and religious life, as well as how they were commemorated and honored after death. Though they were excluded from formal public and military offices, wealthy Roman women participated in public life as benefactors and in religious life as priestesses. The book also acknowledges the status and occupations of women taking part in public life as textile producers, retail workers, and agricultural laborers, as well as enslaved women. The book provides a thorough introduction to the social history of women in the Roman world and gives students and aspiring scholars references to current scholarship and to primary literary and documentary sources, including collected sources in translation.