Antonine Wall

As the most advanced frontier construction of its time, and as definitive evidence of the Romans' time in Scotland, the Antonine Wall is an invaluable part of this country's history. In this meticulously researched book, David Breeze examines this enigmatic life and the reasons for the construction and abandonment of his Wall.

About the author

David Breeze prepared the bid for World Heritage Site status for the Antonine Wall and now leads the team implementing the management plan for the frontier. He was formerly Chief Inspector of Ancient Monuments for Scotland. He has written books on Roman Scotland and Hadrian's Wall, as well as the Roman army. He holds honorary professorships at the universities of Durham, Edinburgh and Newcastle, and is Chairman of the International Congress of Roman Frontier Studies.

Summary

As the most advanced frontier construction of its time, and as definitive evidence of the Romans' time in Scotland, the Antonine Wall is an invaluable part of this country's history. In this meticulously researched book, David Breeze examines this enigmatic life and the reasons for the construction and abandonment of his Wall.

Product details

• Authors: David Breeze, Breeze David, David
• Publisher: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2020
• EAN: 9781912476930
• ISBN: 978-1-912476-93-0
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity; HISTORY / Europe / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, HISTORY / Europe / Ireland, British & Irish history, Archaeology, Ancient Rome, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Classical history / classical civilisation, Central Scotland, European history: the Romans