Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Frontier of the Roman Province of Raetia
Grenzen des Römischen Reiches: Die Grenze der Römischen Provinz Raetien
By (author) Thomas Fischer By (author) Veronika Fischer By (author) Christof Flügel By (author) Markus Gschwind By (author) Martina Meyr By (author) Bernd Steidl By (author) David J. Breeze
Paperback (Published)
(June 2026)
ISBN: 9781805832775
7.28 x 9.76 inches
Price: $28.00
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An accessible introduction to the Roman frontier province of Raetia, exploring its military, political and cultural significance from the early Empire to Late Antiquity. Featuring the latest research and UNESCO World Heritage context, the book examines life and defence along Rome’s frontier in southern Germany and the Danube region.
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Frontier of the Roman Province of Raetia explores the unique role of Raetia as both a defensive frontier protecting the Italian mainland and a geopolitical crossroads between the eastern and western Roman Empire. Drawing on the latest archaeological and historical research, the volume examines the evolution of the Raetian frontier, troop deployment, local populations, frontier organisation, and the changing fortunes of the province from the early Empire through Late Antiquity. Richly illustrated and accessible, the book offers readers an engaging introduction to the history and significance of one of Rome’s most important frontier regions.
The book also highlights the international importance of the Raetian frontier within the UNESCO World Heritage initiative Frontiers of the Roman Empire. Sections of the former frontier are now recognised as part of the Upper German-Raetian Limes and the Danube Limes (Western Segment), reflecting their outstanding universal value. Featuring guidance to museums and visitor sites along the frontier, this volume supports ongoing efforts to preserve and promote the shared cultural heritage of the Roman world for future generations.
Foreword by Suzana Matešić
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 FRONTIER OF THE ROMAN PROVINCE OF RAETIA
Why Raetia?
The Evolution of the Frontier
The Raetian border
The East Raetian Danube border in the first three centuries
Troop deployment in Raetia
The local population of the province under Roman influence
Military and population at the border in the 2nd and 3rd centuries
Good times – bad times
Empire in Crisis
Thick high walls – Frontier Organisation in the Late Roman period
Museums on the Raetian Limes
Visitor highlights on the Raetian Limes
Further reading
Illustration acknowledgements
Professor David J. Breeze has published several books on Roman frontiers and the Roman army. He is a former chairman of the International Congress of Roman Frontier Studies / hat mehrere Bücher über die römischen Grenzen und die römische Armee veröffentlicht. Er ist ehemaliger Vorsitzender des Internationalen Kongresses für Römische Grenzstudien.
Professor Andreas Schwarcz is retired Professor for Medieval History and an expert on Late Roman history at the Austrian Institute for Historical Research, Vienna University / ist Professor für Geschichte des Mittelalters (i.R.) und ein Experte für spätrömische Geschichte am Institut für Österreichische Geschichtsforschung, Universität Wien.
- By (author) Thomas Fischer
- By (author) Veronika Fischer
- By (author) Christof Flügel
- By (author) Markus Gschwind
- By (author) Martina Meyr
- By (author) Bernd Steidl
- By (author) David J. Breeze
Other Titles in this Series
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 Lower Danube Limes in Bulgaria
Граници на Римската империя: Долнодунавския лимес в България
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 Roman Frontier in Georgia
რომის იმპერიის საზღვრები: რომაული სასაზღვრო ხაზი საქართველოში
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 Antonine Wall – A World Heritage Site
Grenzen des Römischen Reiches: Der Antoninus Wall
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Danube Limes in Austria
Grenzen des Römischen Reiches: Der Donaulimes in Österreich
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Roman Frontiers of Dacia
Frontierele Imperiului Roman: Frontierele romane ale Daciei
Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Lower German Limes
Grenzen van het Romeinse Rijk: De Nedergermaanse Limes / Grenzen des Römischen Reiches: Der Niedergermanische Limes
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
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
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