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Roman Aquileia: The Impenetrable City-Fortress, a Sentry of the Alps
Roman Aquileia: The Impenetrable City-Fortress, a Sentry of the Alps
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The book explores the history of Aquileia, a military colony that became a prosperous city, and its role in ancient Rome's strategy between the Po and the Danube. It provides a diachronic portrait of the city, its societal and political system, and its involvement in significant events. Combining academic scholarship with storytelling, it offers insights into Roman political, social, economic, religious, and military history.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2022
Publisher: Oxbow Books
This book explores the fascinating history of Aquileia, a military colony that transformed into a large, impressive, and prosperous city. Renowned for its walls and port, it played a crucial role in ancient Rome's strategic endeavors between the Po and the Danube, spanning centuries from its foundation in 181 BC to its tragic fall in AD 452. Drawing on a comprehensive study of ancient sources, contemporary literature, and the latest archaeological research, the book presents a vivid portrait of Aquileia in a chronological context, placing it within the complex societal and political landscape of the time. It recounts the city's involvement in significant events, provides detailed accounts of its protagonists and victims, and offers insightful analyses of epic battles. By blending academic scholarship with storytelling, biographies of prominent figures, and narratives of political intrigue, assassination, and warfare, the volume sheds light on a significant yet overlooked aspect of Roman political, social, economic, religious, and military history. This book fills a significant gap in Anglo-Saxon scholarship, offering a fresh perspective on the rise, decline, and disappearance of ancient cities.
Weight: 574g
Dimension: 170 x 239 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789257748
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