Roman Auxiliary Forts 27 BC-AD 378

With the vast expansion of the Roman Empire came a need for more and more fortifications to defend it. The borders of the Empire stretched through wildly different terrains which demanded a huge variety of different fortifications, depending on the local conditions and the threats faced by the different areas. The adoption of local troops (auxiliaries) and local building techniques at key strategic points on the outskirts of the empire led to an intriguing mix of strong Roman structure with unique culturally diverse elements. Describing the development of these hugely varied defensive systems, Duncan Campbell delves into the operation and social history behind the fortifications. With detailed colour artwork and maps, he traces their history through the Batavian Revolt of the 1st century AD, which saw auxiliary units scattered far from their native regions, until the decline of the late-3rd and 4th centuries placed their fortifications in an increasingly pressurized and eventually untenable position.>

About the author

Duncan B Campbell is a specialist in ancient Greek and Roman warfare. He published his first paper in 1984, as an undergraduate at Glasgow University, and produced a complete re-assessment of Roman siegecraft for his PhD. His work has appeared in several international journals. He is a regular contributor to Ancient Warfare magazine.BRIAN DELF began his career producing artwork for advertising and commercial publications. Since 1972, he has worked as a freelance illustrator on a variety of subjects, and books which he has illustrated have been published in more than 30 countries.

Product details

• Authors: Duncan B Campbell, Duncan B. Campbell
• Assisted by: Brian Delf (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.05.2009
• EAN: 9781846033803
• ISBN: 978-1-84603-380-3
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 180 mm x 244 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Fortress; Fortress
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Architecture, HISTORY / Ancient / Rome, HISTORY / Military / General, ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / General, HISTORY / Military / Ancient, Warfare & defence, Ancient History, Military life & institutions, BCE to c 500 CE, Ancient warfare, BCE period – Protohistory, Military institutions, Castles & fortifications, Architecture: castles and fortifications, Ancient Roman style, HISTORY / Military / Fortifications