Description
Book SynopsisThe 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. Slovakia was situated at the edge of the classical world but still was a close neighbour of the Roman Empire. The Roman influence left distinct traces not only at the territories along the frontier but also in its broader fore field.
Table of ContentsForeword ;
FRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE ;
Common cultural heritage of the Roman empire ;
The proposed World Heritage Site "Frontiers of the Roman Empire" ;
History and extent of frontiers ;
The army and frontiers ;
Research on Roman frontiers ;
SLOVAKIA ;
Roman Frontiers and Slovakia ;
Bratislava Castle - The first Roman monumental architecture from the 1st century BC ;
Devín ;
Roman military camp Gerulata ;
in Bratislava–Rusovce ;
Roman fort at Iža ;
The Roman marching camps ;
from the times of the ;
Marcomannic Wars 100 ;
The Roman buildings in the limes forefield ;
Further Reading ;
Illustration acknowledgements
