Frontiers Of The Roman Empire

Author : C. R. Whittaker
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 1997-12-11
Category : History
ISBN : 0801857856

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Frontiers of the Roman Empire by C. R. Whittaker Pdf

Whittaker argues that the very success of the Roman frontiers as permeable border zones sowed the seeds of their eventual destruction Although the Roman empire was one of the longest lasting in history, it was never ideologically conceived by its rulers or inhabitants as a territory within fixed limits. Yet Roman armies clearly reached certain points—which today we call frontiers—where they simply stopped advancing and annexing new territories. In Frontiers of the Roman Empire, C. R. Whittaker examines the Roman frontiers both in terms of what they meant to the Romans and in their military, economic, and social function. Observing that frontiers are rarely, if ever, static, Whittaker argues that the very success of the Roman frontiers as permeable border zones sowed the seeds of their eventual destruction. As the frontiers of the late empire ceased to function, the ideological distinctions between Romans and barbarians became blurred. Yet the very permeability of the frontiers, Whittaker contends, also permitted a transformation of Roman society, breathing new life into the empire rather than causing its complete extinction.

Author : Hugh Elton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134724505

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Frontiers of the Roman Empire by Hugh Elton Pdf

With its succinct analysis of the overriding issues and detailed case-studies based on the latest archaeological research, this social and economic study of Roman Imperial frontiers is essential reading. Too often the frontier has been represented as a simple linear boundary. The reality, argues Dr Elton, was rather a fuzzy set of interlocking zones - political, military, judicial and financial. After discussion of frontier theory and types of frontier, the author analyses the acquisition of an empire and the ways in which it was ruled. He addresses the vexed question of how to define the edges of provinces, and covers the relationship with allied kingdoms. Regional variation and different rates of change are seen as significant - as is illustrated by Civilis' revolt on the Rhine in AD 69. He uses another case-study - Dura-Europos - to exemplify the role of the army on the frontier, especially its relations with the population on both sides of the border. The central importance of trade is highlighted by special consideration of Palmyra.

Author : Philip Parker
Publisher : Random House
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781409016328

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The Empire Stops Here by Philip Parker Pdf

The Roman Empire was the largest and most enduring of the ancient world. From its zenith under Augustus and Trajan in the first century AD to its decline and fall amidst the barbarian invasions of the fifth century, the Empire guarded and maintained a frontier that stretched for 5,000 kilometres, from Carlisle to Cologne, from Augsburg to Antioch, and from Aswan to the Atlantic. Far from being at the periphery of the Roman world, the frontier played a crucial role in making and breaking emperors, creating vibrant and astonishingly diverse societies along its course which pulsed with energy while the centre became enfeebled and sluggish. This remarkable new book traces the course of those frontiers, visiting all its astonishing sites, from Hadrian's Wall in the north of Britain to the desert cities of Palmyra and Leptis Magna. It tells the fascinating stories of the men and women who lived and fought along it, from Alaric the Goth, who descended from the Danube to sack Rome in 410, to Zenobia the desert queen, who almost snatched the entire eastern provinces from Rome in the third century. It is at their edges, in time and geographical extent, that societies reveal their true nature, constantly seeking to recreate and renew themselves. In this examination of the places that the mighty Roman Empire stopped expanding, Philip Parker reveals how and why the Empire endured for so long, as well as describing the rich and complex architectural and cultural legacy which it has bequeathed to us.

Author : Hugh Elton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134724574

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Frontiers of the Roman Empire by Hugh Elton Pdf

With its succinct analysis of the overriding issues and detailed case-studies based on the latest archaeological research, this social and economic study of Roman Imperial frontiers is essential reading. Too often the frontier has been represented as a simple linear boundary. The reality, argues Dr Elton, was rather a fuzzy set of interlocking zones - political, military, judicial and financial. After discussion of frontier theory and types of frontier, the author analyses the acquisition of an empire and the ways in which it was ruled. He addresses the vexed question of how to define the edges of provinces, and covers the relationship with allied kingdoms. Regional variation and different rates of change are seen as significant - as is illustrated by Civilis' revolt on the Rhine in AD 69. He uses another case-study - Dura-Europos - to exemplify the role of the army on the frontier, especially its relations with the population on both sides of the border. The central importance of trade is highlighted by special consideration of Palmyra.

Author : C R Whittaker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004-07-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134384129

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Rome and its Frontiers by C R Whittaker Pdf

Do the Romans have anything to teach us about the way that they saw the world, and the way they ran their empire? How did they deal with questions of frontiers and migration, so often in the news today? This collection of ten important essays by C. R. Whittaker, engages with debates and controversies about the Roman frontiers and the concept of empire. Truly global in its focus, the book examines the social, political and cultural implications of the Roman frontiers in Africa, India, Britain, Europe, Asia and the Far East, and provides a comprehensive account of their significance.

Author : Ted Kaizer,Olivier Hekster
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004215030

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Frontiers in the Roman World by Ted Kaizer,Olivier Hekster Pdf

This volume presents the proceedings of the ninth workshop of the international network 'Impact of Empire', which concentrates on the history of the Roman Empire. It focuses on different ways in which Rome created, changed and influenced (perceptions of) frontiers.

Author : Mark W. Graham
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0472115626

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News and Frontier Consciousness in the Late Roman Empire by Mark W. Graham Pdf

A novel interpretation of Roman frontier policy

Author : Nico Roymans,Stijn Heeren,Wim De Clercq
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Rome
ISBN : 9462983607

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Social Dynamics in the Northwest Frontiers of the Late Roman Empire by Nico Roymans,Stijn Heeren,Wim De Clercq Pdf

This volume explores the final phase of the West Roman Empire, particularly the changing interactions between the imperial authority and external 'barbarian' groups in the northwest frontiers of the empire during the fourth and fifth centuries. The contributions present valuable overviews of recent archaeological research combined with innovative theoretical discussions. Key topics include the movement of precious metals, trajectories of imperial power, the archaeology of migration, and material culture in relation to debates about ethnicity.

Author : Daniëlle Slootjes,M. Peachin
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004326750

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Rome and the Worlds beyond its Frontiers by Daniëlle Slootjes,M. Peachin Pdf

Rome and the Worlds Beyond Its Frontiers examines interactions between those within and those beyond the boundaries of Rome, with an eye to the question of contested identities and identity formations.

Author : David Breeze
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781848849082

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The Frontiers of the Roman Empire by David Breeze Pdf

“Practically all new information on the greatest empire of all and how it controlled and policed its frontiers. Absolutely fascinating!”—Books Monthly At its height, the Roman Empire was the greatest empire yet seen with borders stretching from the rain-swept highlands of Scotland in the north to the sun-scorched Nubian desert in the south. But how were the vast and varied stretches of frontier defined and defended? Many of Rome’s frontier defenses have been the subject of detailed and ongoing study and scholarship. Three frontier zones are now UNESCO World Heritage sites (the Antonine Wall having recently been granted this status—the author led the bid), and there is growing interest in their study. This wide-ranging survey will describe the varying frontier systems, describing the extant remains, methods and materials of construction and highlighting the differences between various frontiers. Professor Breeze considers how the frontiers worked, discussing this in relation to the organization and structure of the Roman army, and also their impact on civilian life along the empire’s borders. He then reconsiders the question of whether the frontiers were the product of an overarching Empire-wide grand strategy, questioning Luttwak’s seminal hypothesis. This is a detailed and wide-ranging study of the frontier systems of the Roman Empire by a leading expert. Intended for the general reader, it is sure also to be of great value for academics and students in this field. The appendixes will include a brief guide to visiting the sites today. “The result of this book-crafting care and Breeze’s erudition is a near-perfect example of specialized military history done for a popular audience.” —Open Letters Monthly

Author : C. R. Whittaker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015032941968

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Frontiers of the Roman Empire by C. R. Whittaker Pdf

Whittaker begins by discussing the Romans' ideological vision of geographic space - demonstrating, for example, how an interest in precise boundaries of organized territories never included a desire to set limits on controls of unorganized space beyond these territories. He then describes the role of frontiers in the expanding empire, including an attempt to answer the question of why the frontiers stopped where they did. He examines the economy and society of the frontiers. Finally, he discusses the pressure hostile outsiders placed on the frontiers, and their eventual collapse.

Author : Rob Collins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136291418

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Hadrian's Wall and the End of Empire by Rob Collins Pdf

There is no synthetic or comprehensive treatment of any late Roman frontier in the English language to date, despite the political and economic significance of the frontiers in the late antique period. Examining Hadrian’s Wall and the Roman frontier of northern England from the fourth century into the Early Medieval period, this book investigates a late frontier in transition from an imperial border zone to incorporation into Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, using both archaeological and documentary evidence. With an emphasis on the late Roman occupation and Roman military, it places the frontier in the broader imperial context. In contrast to other works, Hadrian’s Wall and the End of Empire challenges existing ideas of decline, collapse, and transformation in the Roman period, as well as its impact on local frontier communities. Author Rob Collins analyzes in detail the limitanei, the frontier soldiers of the late empire essential for the successful maintenance of the frontiers, and the relationship between imperial authorities and local frontier dynamics. Finally, the impact of the end of the Roman period in Britain is assessed, as well as the influence that the frontier had on the development of the Anglian kingdom of Northumbria.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8097143771

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Frontiers of the Roman Empire by Anonim Pdf

Author : David John Breeze,Sonja Jilek,Andreas Thiel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Hadrian's Wall (England)
ISBN : 0954734238

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Frontiers of the Roman Empire by David John Breeze,Sonja Jilek,Andreas Thiel Pdf

Author : Don McCullin,Barnaby Rogerson
Publisher : Random House UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Roman provinces
ISBN : 0224087088

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Southern Frontiers by Don McCullin,Barnaby Rogerson Pdf

Don McCullin's reputation as the greatest photographer of conflict has been replaced in recent years with an image of McCullin as the great traveller. He is now as familiar with the remoter parts of the globe as he was once accustomed to life in the war zone. His most ambitious journey has been to explore the fringes of the Roman empire. Southern Frontiers is divided into two parts. The first, The Levant, includes the ruins of Baalbek in the Lebanon, Palmyra in Syria and Jirash in Jordan. The second par , The Moghreb, covers a sweeping journey through the North African coastal countries Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya, where he has photographed the great ruins of Leptus Magna. McCullin's photographs, taken on a large format camera, are evocative of the views of distinguished nineteenth-century predecessors who came with sketchbooks and paints. The book is produced in an appropriate large album format. Texts on each of the sites have been written by Barnaby Rogerson, an authority on the Roman empire. The book will include an introduction by McCullin himself.