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Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The African Frontiers
David J. Breeze
Sonja Jilek
David Mattingly
Alan Rushworth
Martin Sterry
Victoria Leitch
其他書名
Grenzen des Römischen Reiches: Die Grenzen in Afrika / Frontières de l ́Empire Romain: Les frontières africaines
出版
Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
, 2013-12-23
主題
History / Ancient / Rome
Social Science / Archaeology
ISBN
1803271698
9781803271699
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=6_92EAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋
The frontiers of the Roman empire together form the largest monument of one of the world’s greatest states. They stretch for some 7,500km 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 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 books is not only to inform the interested visitor about the history of the frontiers but to act as a guidebook as well.
The Roman military remains in North Africa are remarkable in their variety and in their state of preservation: they deserve to be better known. They include towers and forts, stretches of defensive lines of stone and earth with ditches broken by gates, and roads, sitting in the most amazing scenery. It is hoped that each reader of this book will enjoy learning more about North Africa’s remarkable Roman inheritance.