C.R. Whittaker Livres

Do the Romans have anything to teach us about the way that they saw the world, and the way they ran their empire? How did they deal with questions of frontiers and migration, so often in the news today? This collection of ten important essays by C. R. Whittaker, engages with debates and controversies about the Roman frontiers and the concept of empire. Truly global in its focus, the book examines the social, political and cultural implications of the Roman frontiers in Africa, India, Britain, Europe, Asia and the Far East, and provides a comprehensive account of their significance.

These eleven papers on the trade of essential food stuffs demonstrate that a combination of natural and artificial shortages made inevitable the bulk movement of staple items between regions throughout Antiquity.

The examination of ancient Roman frontiers reveals their significance beyond mere borders, highlighting their military, economic, and social roles within the empire. C.R. Whittaker delves into how these frontiers represented the limits of Roman expansion and their implications for Roman society. The book is enriched with 55 illustrations, providing a visual context to the discussion of these pivotal areas that shaped the Roman world.