Rome And Its Frontiers
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Frontiers Of The Roman Empire
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Author : C. R. Whittaker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Frontiers Of The Roman Empire written by C. R. Whittaker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with History categories.
Whittaker begins by discussing the Romans' ideological vision of geographic space - demonstrating, for example, how an interest in precise boundaries of organized territories never included a desire to set limits on controls of unorganized space beyond these territories. He then describes the role of frontiers in the expanding empire, including an attempt to answer the question of why the frontiers stopped where they did. He examines the economy and society of the frontiers. Finally, he discusses the pressure hostile outsiders placed on the frontiers, and their eventual collapse.
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.
Rome And Its Frontiers
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Author : C R Whittaker
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-07-31
Rome And Its Frontiers written by C R Whittaker and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-07-31 with History categories.
Do the Romans have anything to teach us about the way that they saw the world, and the way they ran their empire? How did they deal with questions of frontiers and migration, so often in the news today? This collection of ten important essays by C. R. Whittaker, engages with debates and controversies about the Roman frontiers and the concept of empire. Truly global in its focus, the book examines the social, political and cultural implications of the Roman frontiers in Africa, India, Britain, Europe, Asia and the Far East, and provides a comprehensive account of their significance.
Rome And Its Frontiers
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Author : C R Whittaker
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-07-31
Rome And Its Frontiers written by C R Whittaker and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-07-31 with History categories.
Do the Romans have anything to teach us about the way that they saw the world, and the way they ran their empire? How did they deal with questions of frontiers and migration, so often in the news today? This collection of ten important essays by C. R. Whittaker, engages with debates and controversies about the Roman frontiers and the concept of empire. Truly global in its focus, the book examines the social, political and cultural implications of the Roman frontiers in Africa, India, Britain, Europe, Asia and the Far East, and provides a comprehensive account of their significance.
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 History categories.
First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Discovering Rome S Eastern Frontier
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Author : Timothy Bruce Mitford
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2021
Discovering Rome S Eastern Frontier written by Timothy Bruce Mitford and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Architecture categories.
The eastern frontier of the Roman Empire has long remained one of the great gaps in our knowledge of the ancient world, barely visited and effectively unknown -- until now. Timothy Bruce Mitford offers a richly illustrated account of half a century of academic exploration, travel, and discovery, set against a background of a disappearing world.
The Frontiers Of Imperial Rome
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Author : David J. Breeze
language : en
Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
Release Date : 2019-10-19
The Frontiers Of Imperial Rome written by David J. Breeze and has been published by Pen & Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-19 with History categories.
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 defences 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 organisation 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.
East Of Asia Minor
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Author : Timothy Bruce Mitford
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2018
East Of Asia Minor written by Timothy Bruce Mitford and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with History categories.
The north-eastern frontier of the Roman Empire - one of the great gaps in modern knowledge of the ancient world - has long eluded research. It has defied systematic exploration and been insulated against all but passing survey by wars, instability, political sensitivities, language, and the region's wild, remote mountains, mostly accessible only on horseback or on foot. Its path lay across eastern Turkey, following the Euphrates valley northwards from Syria, through gorges and across great ranges, and passing over the Pontic Alps to reach the further shores of the Black Sea. Vespasian established Rome's frontier against Armenia half a century before Hadrian's Wall. Five times as long, and climbing seven times as high, it was garrisoned ultimately by four legions and a large auxiliary army, stationed in intermediate forts linked by military roads. The two volumes of East of Asia Minor: Rome's Hidden Frontier - based on research, field work conducted largely on foot, and new discoveries - document the topography, monuments, inscriptions, and sighted coins of the frontier, looking in detail at strategic roads, bridges, forts, watch and signalling systems, and navigation of the Euphrates itself. Study of the terrain provides a foundation for interpreting the literary and epigraphic evidence for the frontier and its garrisons. Military activity, which extended to the Caucasus and the Caspian, is placed in the context of climate, geography, and inter-regional trade routes. 28 colour maps and over 350 photographs, plans, and travellers' sketches not only document the history of eastern Turkey as a frontier region of the Roman empire, but also reveal an ancient way of life, still preserved during the 1960s and 1970s, but now almost obliterated by the developments of the modern world.
The Last Frontier
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Author : Antony Kamm
language : en
Publisher: Neil Wilson Publishing
Release Date : 2009
The Last Frontier written by Antony Kamm and has been published by Neil Wilson Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Great Britain categories.
The campaign to secure Scotland as part of the Roman empire was continually resisted and ultimately thwarted. The Roman army were forced to retreat to the Antonine Wall in AD 83 and then to Hadrian's Wall around AD 180. This narrative tells the story from both sides of the conflict and explains why it happened.
Rome And The Worlds Beyond Its Frontiers
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Author : Daniëlle Slootjes
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2016-10-05
Rome And The Worlds Beyond Its Frontiers written by Daniëlle Slootjes and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-05 with Social Science categories.
Rome and the Worlds Beyond Its Frontiers examines interactions between those within and those beyond the boundaries of Rome, with an eye to the question of contested identities and identity formations.