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 defences 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
organisation 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.
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