Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Danube Limes in Austria

Grenzen des Römischen Reiches: Der Donaulimes in Österreich

By (author) Andreas Schwarcz By (author) René Ployer By (author) David J. Breeze

Book cover: Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Danube Limes in Austria

Extent: 96 pages

Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing

Subjects: Book History, Conservation, & Museum Studies, Classical Studies, German Studies

Series: Frontiers of the Roman Empire

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(September 2023)

ISBN: 9781803276083

7.28 x 9.76 inches

Price: $28.00

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Austria is particularly fortunate in the survival along the Danube of the remains of many Roman military installations. These include forts and towers, some parts surviving up to two stories high. They are a most remarkable survival and deserve to be better known and more visited.

FRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE

Foreword by David J. Breeze

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 DANUBE LIMES IN AUSTRIA

Introduction

The setting of the frontier line

Historical background

Situation in the late Roman times

The frontier installations

Life on the Limes

Research on the Limes

Museums on the Limes

Museums and tourism

Offers for families and schools

Roman Events

Future perspectives

The World Heritage Site

Where to see the Austrian Limes monuments

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