Travel and Geography in the Roman Empire

by Colin Adams

Book Overview

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. Yet few people have questioned just how the Romans - both military and civilians - travelled, or examined their geographical understanding in an era which offered a greatly increased potential for moving around, and a much bigger choice of destinations.
This volume provides new perspectives on these issues,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415230349
• ISBN13: 9780415230346
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 9.6"