Roman Auxiliary Forts 27 BC-AD 378 (Fortress) [Paperback]

Duncan B Campbell (Author), Brian Delf (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Fortress | Publication Date: May 19, 2009

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 color 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.

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"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." - Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (September 2009)

About the Author

Dr 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 Ph.D. His work has appeared in several international journals. He lives near the Antonine Wall in Scotland with his wife and son.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (May 19, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1846033802
• ISBN-13: 978-1846033803
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.3 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #858,875 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Roman Auxiliary Forts 27 BC to AD 378, February 18, 2011

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This review is from: Roman Auxiliary Forts 27 BC-AD 378 (Fortress) (Paperback)

For an amatuer like myself, Duncan Camerons books (and I have several of them)provide an excellent introduction to Roman military history. A bit on the expensive side, I would urge Amazon to reduce the average price of around fifteen pounds inclusive of postage by say 20 per cent. However Duncan Cameron is a great scholar.