Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Hinterland of Hadrian's Wall: Frontieres de l [Paperback]

The frontiers of the Roman Empire together form the largest monument of one of the worlds 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. In this important and beautifully illustrated book, David Breeze elucidates the context of the most famous frontier, Hadrians Wall. The zone to north and south of the Wall was a heavily militarised landscape of roads, bridges, forts, fortlets and towers, but also the towns, settlements and supply infrastructure on which the army depended. As the invaluable gazetteer shows, the area is now rich in superb sites and museums, allowing modern people countless rich insights into the world of the soldiers and civilians of the period.

In this important and beautifully illustrated book, David Breeze elucidates the context of the most famous frontier, Hadrians Wall. The zone to north and south of the Wall was a heavily militarised landscape of roads, bridges, forts, fortlets and towers, but also the towns, settlements and supply infrastructure on which the army depended.

FRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE

Foreword by Kate Mavor

Common cultural heritage of the Roman Empire

The Roman Empire

Frontiers and trade

The Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site

The definition of a World Heritage SitlS