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Book SynopsisThis book traces the beginnings and the first 140 years of the Roman presence in Spain, showing how what began as a purely military commitment developed in addition into a range of civilian activities including taxation, jurisdiction and the founding of both Roman and native settlements.
Trade Review'… R writes clearly and takes particular care to summarise developments in one period before moving on to the next. It would certainly be worth acquiring a copy for the library.' The Journal of Classics Teaching
Table of ContentsList of maps; Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Spain and Roman imperialism; 2. Spain before the Romans; 3. The war zone: 218–206; 4. Continuity and adaptation: 206–194; 5. The shaping of the provinciae: 193–155; 6. The consular provinciae: the wars in Spain 155–133; 7. From provinciae to provinces: 133–182; 8. Rome, Spain and imperialism; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.
