Connecting a city to the sea : the history of the Athenian long walls /
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The Long Walls joining Athens with its harbors are universally recognized as symbols of naval imperialism and the lynchpin of a radical departure from traditional Greek military strategy during the later fifth century B.C. Nevertheless, many important questions about the structures remain disputed or simply neglected. As the first comprehensive history of the Long Walls, the present study dates each construction phase, examines the function of the structures from beginning to end, and chronicles their fluctuating viability. The analysis is driven by the proposition that the Athenians would not have relied on the walls to the sea when their navy did not control the sea lanes effectively. This full consideration of the Long Walls' development and strategic prominence over time will enable accurate assessment of their position in Greek military and political history from classical through early Hellenistic times.
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1 online resource. :
Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-227) and index. :
9789047431336 :
Available to subscribing member institutions only.
From Edessa to Urfa : the fortification of the citadel /
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The outcome of an archaeological research project focused on a specific monumental area in the city of Urfa: its citadel. Urfa is better known to the general reader by its ancient name, Edessa. Three seasons of fieldwork were carried out (2014-2016), concentrating on the study of the evidence preserved above ground and employing the methods of stratigraphic analysis to identify the building sequence of the citadel and to characterise the various building phases. Transformation of the relative sequence into absolute chronology depended primarily on inscriptions in situ, but also on typological elements (masonry type, decorative elements, specific architectural forms). Data from the written sources also contributed relevant information regarding the development of the fortification works and the establishment of an absolute sequence.
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Also issued in print: 2021. :
1 online resource (vi, 270 pages) : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white, and colour). :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references. :
9781789697575 (ebook) :
Hadrian's Wall : exploring its past to protect its future /
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Celebrating the 1900th anniversary of Hadrian's visit to Britain and the building of the Wall, this book presents studies from from the point of view of those living, visiting, researching and working along it. The book offers a realistic discussion of current issues and solutions in the exploration, management and protection of Hadrian's Wall.
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Also issued in print: 2022. :
1 online resource (xii, 163 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white, colour). :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9781803272757 (PDF ebook) : :
Open access.
The Antonine Wall : papers in honour of Professor Lawrence Keppie /
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The Antonine Wall, the Roman frontier in Scotland, was the most northerly frontier of the Roman Empire for a generation from AD 142. It is a World Heritage Site and Scotland's largest ancient monument. Today, it cuts across the densely populated central belt between Forth and Clyde. In this volume, nearly 40 archaeologists, historians and heritage managers present their researches on the Antonine Wall in recognition of the work of Lawrence Keppie, formerly Professor of Roman History and Archaeology at the Hunterian Museum, Glasgow University, who spent much of his academic career recording and studying the Wall. The 32 papers cover a wide variety of aspects, embracing the environmental and prehistoric background to the Wall, its structure, military deployment on its line, associated artefacts and inscriptions, the logistics of its supply, as well as new insights into the study of its history.
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"Available both in print and Open Access"--Home page. :
1 online resource (494 pages) : illustrations. :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9781789694512 (ebook) : :
Open access.
Hadrian's Wall : a study in archaeological exploration and interpretation /
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Based on the annual Rhind Lectures delivered in May 2019, David J. Breeze presents six papers on Hadrian's Wall. He first considers the historiographical background before examining specific aspects: its purpose and operation; its later history; and life on and around the Wall. Finally, he considers the Wall today and some aspects of its future.
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Based on lectures delivered as the Rhind Lectures to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in May 2019. :
1 online resource (vi, 190 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour) :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9781789691689 (ebook) :
Frontiers of the Roman Empire = Grenzen des Römischen Reiches : the Antonine Wall = Der Antoninus Wall : a World Heritage Site /
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The Antonine Wall lay at the very extremity of the Roman world. This volume, presented in English and German, presents a concise introduction to the wall which is, in many ways, one of the most developed frontier in Europe. Perhaps of greatest significance is the survival of the collection of Roman military sculpture, the Distance Slabs.
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This edition also issued in print: 2022.
Previous edition: 2009. :
1 online resource (76 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references. :
9781789699968 (PDF ebook) :