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Roman Frontiers in Britain

David J Breeze author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:12th Jul '07

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Illustrated with photographs, maps and plans, this book describes the building of Hadrian's and the Antonine walls, and reconstructs what life was like on the frontier in Britain and Europe.

Part of a series that provides a collection of guides to the history, art, literature, values and social institutions of the ancient world. Illustrated with numerous photographs, maps and plans, places the frontiers into their context both in Britain and Europe, this title examines the development of frontier installations over four centuries.Designed for students and teachers of Ancient History or Classical Civilisation at school and in early university years, this series provides a valuable collection of guides to the history, art, literature, values and social institutions of the ancient world."Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall" defined the edge of the Roman Empire in Britain. Today, the spectacular remains of these great frontier works stand as mute testimony to one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen. This new accessible account, illustrated with numerous photographs, maps and plans, places the frontiers into their context both in Britain and Europe, examining the development of frontier installations over four centuries.

...this introduction to the subject manages to be comprehensive and is written in a simple prose style that reflects the author's undimmed enthusiasm for his theme. It has the potential to inspire a new generation with an interest in Roman Frontier Studies. -- Tony Wilmott, English Heritage * Britannia *
Breeze’s work is one of the most efficient presentations of the Roman frontiers in Britain. In the short space of ninety-nine pages the author does an exceptional job of introducing the major topics, areas of research, and debates surrounding this subject. Breeze's prose is readable and his narrative flows well. Furthermore, the book is organized with many sub-headings within its chapters, allowing the pace of the book to move at an appropriate rate. The book contains numerous maps, drawings, and photographs. [A]n excellent book. -- The Classical Bulletin, Vol 85, Number 1 & 2, 2010

ISBN: 9781853996986

Dimensions: 216mm x 135mm x 6mm

Weight: 145g

128 pages