Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Danube Limes in Austria
Archaeopress Archaeology (Verlag)
978-1-80327-608-3 (ISBN)
The frontiers of the Roman empire together form the largest surviving monument of one of the world´s greatest 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 archaeologists for several centuries. Many of the inscriptions and sculpture, 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 booklets is not only to inform the interested visitor about the history of the frontiers but to act as a guide-book as well.
Austria is particularly fortunate in the survival along the Danube of the remains of many 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. I certainly hope each reader of this book will enjoy learning more about Austria’s Roman heritage.
From the Foreword by David J. Breeze.
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.
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
Further reading
Illustration acknowledgements
| Erscheinungsdatum | 19.09.2023 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Frontiers of the Roman Empire |
| Zusatzinfo | Illustrated in full colour throughout |
| Verlagsort | Oxford |
| Sprache | englisch; deutsch |
| Maße | 185 x 248 mm |
| Gewicht | 790 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Archäologie |
| Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Altertum / Antike | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-80327-608-8 / 1803276088 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-80327-608-3 / 9781803276083 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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