Frontiers of the Roman Empire: Hadrian’s Wall

Der Hadrianswall / Le Mur d’Hadrien

By (author) David J. Breeze

Book cover: Frontiers of the Roman Empire: Hadrian’s Wall

Extent: 96 pages

Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing

Subjects: Classical Studies

Series: Frontiers of the Roman Empire

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(September 2023)

ISBN: 9781803274164

7.28 x 9.76 inches

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This highly illustrated book offers an accessible summary of Hadrian’s Wall, and an overview of the wider context of the Roman frontiers.

The frontiers of the Roman Empire together form the largest monument of one of the world’s 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. Emperor Hadrian ordered the construction of the great Wall which still bears his name ‘to separate the barbarians from the Romans’ (Historia Augusta, Life of Hadrian, 11). The complex of military installations, 117 km long, but with an extension without the linear barrier for about 40 km down the west coast, contained 74 km of stone wall, 43 km of turf rampart, 200 towers, 100 fortlets, 20 forts, took years to construct and was probably still being modified when Hadrian died in July 138. This highly illustrated book offers an accessible summary of Hadrian’s Wall, and an overview of the wider context of the Roman frontiers.

FRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE Foreword by Francesco Bandarin Preface by Jane, Lady Gibson Common cultural heritage of the Roman Empire The 'Frontiers of the Roman Empire' World Heritage Site History and extent of frontiers The army and frontiers Research on Roman frontiers Protection and presentation of frontiers Future perspectives HADRIAN'S WALL The invasion and conquest of Britain The first plan for Hadrian's Wall The second scheme The purpose of Hadrian's Wall The military landscape The later history of Hadrian's Wall Life on Hadrian's Wall Civilians on Hadrian's Wall Religion on Hadrian's Wall Souvenirs of Hadrian's Wall The afterlife of Hadrian's Wall The importance of Hadrian's Wall A World Heritage Site Research on Hadrian's Wall The Pilgrimage of Hadrian's Wall Museums on Hadrian's Wall Where to see Hadrian's Wall,

FRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE

Foreword by Francesco Bandarin

Preface by Jane, Lady Gibson

Common cultural heritage of the Roman Empire

The ‘Frontiers of the Roman Empire’ World Heritage Site

History and extent of frontiers

The army and frontiers

Research on Roman frontiers

Protection and presentation of frontiers

Future perspectives

HADRIAN’S WALL

The invasion and conquest of Britain

The first plan for Hadrian’s Wall

The second scheme

The purpose of Hadrian’s Wall

The military landscape

The later history of Hadrian’s Wall

Life on Hadrian’s Wall

Civilians on Hadrian’s Wall

Religion on Hadrian’s Wall

Souvenirs of Hadrian’s Wall

The afterlife of Hadrian’s Wall

The importance of Hadrian’s Wall

A World Heritage Site

Research on Hadrian’s Wall

The Pilgrimage of Hadrian’s Wall

Museums on Hadrian’s Wall

Where to see Hadrian’s Wall

By (author) David J. Breeze

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