Beschreibung:
The remains of Roman roads are a powerful reminder of the travel and communications system that was needed to rule a vast and diverse empire. This cutting edge collection provides an understanding of the role and importance of travel to the Romans
Chapter 1 Introduction, Colin Adams; Chapter 2 The Presentation of Geographical Knowledge for Travel and Transport in the Roman World, Kai Brodersen; Chapter 3 Travel, Itineraria and Tabellaria, Benet Salway; Chapter 4 The Creation of Geography, Ray Laurence; Chapter 5 Transport and communication in the Roman state, Anne Kolb; Chapter 6 Transport and Travel on the Column of Trajan, Jon Coulston; Chapter 7 'There and Back Again', Colin Adams; Chapter 8 Afterword, Ray Laurence;