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Theoretical Aspects of Roman Camp and Fort Design Bar S1321

Theoretical Aspects of Roman Camp and Fort Design Bar S1321

Richardson, Alan

Paperback

Series: BAR International, Book 1321

Technology & EngineeringArchaeology

Publisher Price: $40.00

ISBN10: 1841713902
ISBN13: 9781841713908
Publisher: British Archaeological Reports
Published: Dec 31 2004
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.28 Width: 8.27 Depth: 11.69
Language: English
Comprising a rectangular enclosure bounded by a rampart and ditch, the Roman camp displayed the skills of the Roman military engineers in assessing and deploying human and other resources. This study of Roman camps, forts, fortlets and legionary fortresses examines the logistics and ergonomics of their construction, from surveying the landscape and siting the camp, to calculating its dimensions and the manpower required. Information from ancient sources, such as Polybius, Josephus and Hyginus, is used for some of the calculations and examples from Britain, including the forts along Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall, are cited. The quantity of numbers and tables in this volume should not put you off; it is an accessible and interesting study of how Roman Republican and imperial armies fortified their enclaves in the field.

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