7%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Roman Military Architecture on the Frontiers: Armies and Their Architecture in Late Antiquity
M (Ed)Et Al Symonds
€ 52.45
€ 48.75
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Roman Military Architecture on the Frontiers: Armies and Their Architecture in Late Antiquity
Hardcover. Editor(s): Collins, Rob; Symonds, Matt; Weber, Meike. Num Pages: 208 pages, black/white and colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; AMX; HBW; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 289 x 16. Weight in Grams: 822.
The Roman army was one of the most astounding organizations in the ancient world, and much of the success of the Roman empire can be attributed to its soldiers. Archaeological remains and ancient texts provide detailed testimonies that have allowed scholars to understand and reconstruct the army’s organisation and activities. This interest has traditionally worked in tandem with the study of Roman frontiers. Historically, the early imperial period, and in particular the emergence of the frontiers, has been the focus of research. During those investigations, however, the remains of the later Roman army were also frequently encountered, if not always ... Read more
The Roman army was one of the most astounding organizations in the ancient world, and much of the success of the Roman empire can be attributed to its soldiers. Archaeological remains and ancient texts provide detailed testimonies that have allowed scholars to understand and reconstruct the army’s organisation and activities. This interest has traditionally worked in tandem with the study of Roman frontiers. Historically, the early imperial period, and in particular the emergence of the frontiers, has been the focus of research. During those investigations, however, the remains of the later Roman army were also frequently encountered, if not always ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxbow Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781782979906
SKU
V9781782979906
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-3
About M (Ed)Et Al Symonds
Rob Collins is Research Associate in the Department of Archaeology at Newcastle University. His principal research interests are in frontier studies and the collapse of complex societies, making use of archaeological remains of built structures and small finds to provide a social interpretation of the material record. Matt Symonds is Editor of Current Archaeology. He is a visiting fellow at ... Read more
Reviews for Roman Military Architecture on the Frontiers: Armies and Their Architecture in Late Antiquity
Of value also to non-Roman fort specialists, this well produced volume's nine core papers range from Britain to Belguym, the Danube, the limes Arabicus and North Africa.
Medieval Archaeology
The chief merits of this collection are its geographical range and its comprehensive treatment of sites, ranging from fortlets to fortresses.
Britannia
I recommend this book because ... Read more
Medieval Archaeology
The chief merits of this collection are its geographical range and its comprehensive treatment of sites, ranging from fortlets to fortresses.
Britannia
I recommend this book because ... Read more