Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Lower German Limes
Grenzen van het Romeinse Rijk: De Nedergermaanse Limes / Grenzen des Römischen Reiches: Der Niedergermanische Limes
By (author) Erik P. Graafstal By (author) Willem J.H. Willems By (author) Steve Bödecker By (author) David J. Breeze By (author) Sonja Jilek
Paperback (Published)
(June 2022)
ISBN: 9781803271422
7.28 x 9.76 inches
Price: $28.00
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The Roman frontier in Lower Germany was one of the earliest to be created; surviving into the early 5th century, it illustrates the whole range of Roman military installations. The Rhine delta boasts incredible organic remains including ships while upstream are great military bases supported by forts and fortlets.
Die Grenzen des Romischen Reiches bilden zusammen das am grossflachigsten erhaltene Monument eines der grossartigsten Weltreiche. Sie erstrecken sich auf mehr als 7500 km uber 20 Lander rund um das Mittelmeer. Schon seit einigen Jahrhunderten werden die Uberreste dieser Grenzanlagen von Besuchern, und spater auch von Archaologen, untersucht. Viele der Inschriften und Skulpturen, Waffen, Keramik und andere Gebrauchsgegenstande, die von den in der Grenzzone lebenden Soldaten und Zivilisten hergestellt und benutzt wurden, konnen heute in Museen besichtigt werden. Ebenso erinnern auch die physischen Uberreste der Grenzanlagen an die einstige Macht Roms. Der Zweck dieser Buchserie ist es, den interessierten Besucher uber die Geschichte der Grenzen zu informieren aber gleichzeitig auch als Fuhrer zu dienen.
Frontiers of the Roman Empire 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 Site The task ahead History and extent of frontiers Rome's foreign policy The location of frontiers The army and frontiers The purpose of frontiers Soldiers and civilians Military administration Research on Roman frontiers Inscriptions and documents Survey and excavation Aerial survey and remote sensing Protection and presentation of frontiers Future perspectives The Lower German Limes The river frontier that saw it all The setting of the Lower Rhine limes Landscape Historical background and development The classic frontier system (late 1st - late 3rd century) The Roman army Accommodation The Lower German deployment Outstanding values of the Lower German limes Chronological span The development of military architecture A complete system A 'military-industrial complex' Riverfronts and harbours Water management and shipping infrastructure Spectacular finds: ships and votive offerings The true treasure: sewage and waste Information stored in leather and timber The sealing properties of later townscapes Archaeological research and heritage management What to see? Museums and permanent exhibitions Visible remains and modern references Further reading Illustration acknowledgements, Frontiers of the Roman Empire
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 Site ;
The task ahead ;
History and extent of frontiers ;
Rome´s foreign policy ;
The location of frontiers ;
The army and frontiers ;
The purpose of frontiers ;
Soldiers and civilians ;
Military administration ;
Research on Roman frontiers ;
Inscriptions and documents ;
Survey and excavation ;
Aerial survey and remote sensing ;
Protection and presentation of frontiers ;
Future perspectives ;
The Lower German Limes
The river frontier that saw it all ;
The setting of the Lower Rhine limes ;
Landscape ;
Historical background and development ;
The classic frontier system (late 1st – late 3rd century) ;
The Roman army ;
Accommodation ;
The Lower German deployment ;
Outstanding values of the Lower German limes ;
Chronological span ;
The development of military architecture ;
A complete system ;
A ‘military-industrial complex’ ;
Riverfronts and harbours ;
Water management and shipping infrastructure ;
Spectacular finds: ships and votive offerings ;
The true treasure: sewage and waste ;
Information stored in leather and timber ;
The sealing properties of later townscapes ;
Archaeological research and heritage management ;
What to see? ;
Museums and permanent exhibitions ;
Visible remains and modern references ;
Further reading ;
Illustration acknowledgements
Professor David. J. Breeze is Chairman of the International Congress of Roman Frontier Studies and has published extensively on Roman frontiers. ;
Dr Sonja Jilek has acted since 2005 as coordinator of three multinational EU projects regarding the development of the UNESCO “Frontiers of the Roman Empire” World Heritage Site. ;
Erik P. Graafstal M.A. is municipal archaeologist of Utrecht and research associate at Leiden University with a specialization in Roman frontier research. ;
Professor Dr Willem J.H. Willems held the Chair for provincial-Roman archaeology at Leiden University and was specialized in regional research of Roman frontier areas. ;
Steve Bödecker M.A. is the Limes coordinator for North Rhine-Westphalia and member of the team preparing the world heritage application for the Lower German Limes.
- By (author) Erik P. Graafstal
- By (author) Willem J.H. Willems
- By (author) Steve Bödecker
- By (author) David J. Breeze
- By (author) Sonja Jilek
Other Titles in this Series
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Upper Germanic Limes
Grenzen des Römischen Reiches: Der Obergermanische Limes / Frontières de l´Empire Romain: Le limes de Germanie supérieure
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Eastern Frontiers
Frontières de l’Empire Romain : Les frontières orientales
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The African Frontiers
Grenzen des Römischen Reiches: Die Grenzen in Afrika / Frontières de l´Empire Romain: Les frontières africaines
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Roman Frontiers in Wales
Ffiniau’r Ymerodraeth Rufeinig: Ffiniau Rhufeinig Cymru
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Frontier of the Roman Province of Raetia
Grenzen des Römischen Reiches: Die Grenze der Römischen Provinz Raetien
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Saxon Shore and the Maritime Coast
Frontières de l’Empire Romain : Le Litus Saxonicum et la Côte Maritime
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Lower Danube Limes in Bulgaria
Граници на Римската империя: Долнодунавския лимес в България
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Hinterland of Hadrian̕s Wall
Frontières de l'Empire Romain: L'arrière-pays du mur d'Hadrien
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Roman Frontier in Georgia
რომის იმპერიის საზღვრები: რომაული სასაზღვრო ხაზი საქართველოში
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Danube Limes in Austria
Grenzen des Römischen Reiches: Der Donaulimes in Österreich
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Antonine Wall – A World Heritage Site
Grenzen des Römischen Reiches: Der Antoninus Wall
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Roman Frontiers of Dacia
Frontierele Imperiului Roman: Frontierele romane ale Daciei
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Roman Frontier in Egypt
Frontières de l’empire romain : la frontière romaine en Égypte
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: Slovakia
Grenzen des Römischen Reiches: Slowakei / Hranice Rímskej ríše: Slovensko
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Roman Army and the Limes / The Roman Limes in Hungary
A Római Birodalom Határai: A Római Hadsereg a Limesen / A Római Limes Magyarországon
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