Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Roman Frontiers in Wales: Ffiniau'r Ymerodraeth Rufeinig: Ffiniau Rhufeinig Cymru

The Roman Empire's frontiers, which span 7,500 km across 20 nations and encircle the Mediterranean Sea, are the biggest monument of this great ancient state. For many years, tourists and archaeologists have examined the ruins of these frontiers, which include inscriptions, sculptures, weapons, pottery, and artifacts. The Roman frontiers in Wales are distinctive because they were a dynamic offensive frontier built to deal with the fierce locals. Over 60 stone and timber forts, forts, and fortlets have been identified, some of which were only inhabited for a short while and others for much longer.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Archaeopress

The Roman Empire's frontiers, which span 7,500 kilometers across 20 nations and encircle the Mediterranean Sea, constitute the most impressive monument to one of the greatest ancient states in history. For countless years, travelers and archaeologists have investigated these frontiers, which have been the subject of study. Museums display a wide range of inscriptions, sculptures, weapons, pottery, and artifacts that were created and utilized by the soldiers and civilians who lived on the frontier. The physical remnants of the frontiers themselves are equally evocative of Rome's lost might. This series of books aims to educate and guide interested visitors while also providing a comprehensive history of the frontiers. The remains of the Roman frontiers in Wales are unique within the Roman Empire. Unlike the well-known defensive linear boundaries such as Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall in northern Britain, the forts and fortresses in Wales formed a dynamic offensive frontier designed to deal with the fierce natives. Over 60 stone and timber fortresses, fortresses, and fortlets have been identified, some of which appear to have been occupied for only a few years, while others remained in use for much longer. These fortifications chronicle the long and brutal war against the Celtic tribes and the army's policy of "occupation-in-depth," which stationed up to 25,000 legionaries and auxiliaries in Wales following their ultimate and complete victory. We hope that readers of this book will relish the opportunity to discover the fascinating story of the Roman conquest of Wales nearly 2,000 years ago.

Weight: 316g
Dimension: 185 x 247 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803272917