Archaeology of the Roman Conquest: Tracing the Legions, Reclaiming the Conquered

This Element volume provides an up-to-date synthesis of the archaeology of the Roman conquest, combining new theoretical and methodological approaches with the latest fieldwork results. Recent advances in conflict archaeology research are revolutionizing our knowledge of Rome's military campaigns in Western and Central Europe, allowing scholars to reassess the impact of the conquest on the indigenous populations. The volume explores different types of material evidence for the Roman wars of conquest, including temporary camps, battlefields, coinage production, and regional settlement patterns, and examines these topics using four case studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive volume offers a cutting-edge synthesis of the archaeology of the Roman conquest, integrating innovative theoretical and methodological approaches with the latest fieldwork findings. Recent breakthroughs in conflict archaeology research have transformed our understanding of Rome's military campaigns in Western and Central Europe, enabling scholars to reevaluate the profound impact of the conquest on the indigenous populations. The volume delves into a diverse range of material evidence, encompassing temporary camps, battlefields, coinage production, and regional settlement patterns, to explore various facets of the Roman wars of conquest. Through four case studies—the Gallic Wars of Caesar, the Cantabrian and Asturian Wars, the Germanic Wars of Augustus, and the Roman conquest of Britain—the Element aims to shed light on the darker aspects of Roman expansion and reclaim the memory of the conquered. By undertaking a holistic examination of these processes, the volume contributes to a deeper comprehension of the intricate dynamics of incorporation and integration into the Roman Empire.

Weight: 172g
Dimension: 150 x 228 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009181990