Roman Auxiliary Forts 27 BC–AD 378

Duncan B Campbell, Brian Delf

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English

Osprey
20 May 2012

Castles & fortifications; History; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Military history; Military life & institutions

Series: Fortress

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.

By: Duncan B Campbell
Illustrated by: Brian Delf
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 83
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 220g
ISBN: 9781846033803
ISBN 10: 1846033802
Series: Fortress
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Roman Auxiliary Forts 27 BC–AD 378

All of this is superbly illustrated by photographs of the sites as they appear today as well as the excellent illustrations of Brian Delf, whose work allows us a look at these places as photos of the ruins cannot easily portray. In all, a fine addition to the Fortress series and a book that I believe you will find interesting. --<i>Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (September 2009)</i>