The Roman Frontier with Persia in North-Eastern Mesopotamia

The Roman Frontier with Persia in North-Eastern Mesopotamia
Author: Anthony Comfort
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2023-01-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 1803273437

This volume investigates the Roman city of Singara and the fortifications and roads in the surrounding area. The Rome / Persia frontier has been little studied, in part because of the difficulty of access for scholars, but was of great importance because it separated the two major civilisations of the early first millennium CE.

Between Rome and Persia

Between Rome and Persia
Author: Peter Edwell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2007-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 1134095732

This detailed history of Rome’s relationship with its Persian neighbour from Peter Edwell takes an innovative regional approach and covers the period from the first century BC to the third century AD.

Roman Roads

Roman Roads
Author: Anne Kolb
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 546
Release: 2019-07-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 311063631X

This volume aims to present the current state of research on Roman roads and their foundations in a combined historical and archaeological perspective. The focus is on the diverse local histories and the varying degrees of significance of individual roads and regional networks, which are treated here for the most important regions of the empire and beyond. The assembled contributions will be of interest to historians, archaeologists and epigraphers, since they tackle matters as diverse as the technical modalities of road-building, the choice of route, but also the functionality and the motives behind the creation of roads. Roman roads are further intimately related to various important aspects of Roman history, politics and culture. After all, such logistical arteries form the basis of all communication and exchange processes, enabling not only military conquest and security but also facilitating the creation of an organized state as well as trade, food supply and cultural exchange. The study of Roman roads must always be based on a combination of written and archaeological sources in order to take into account both their concrete geographical location and their respective spatial, cultural, and historical context.

Satellite and Archaeological Reconnaissance in the Ṭūr ’Abdīn, Turkey

Satellite and Archaeological Reconnaissance in the Ṭūr ’Abdīn, Turkey
Author: Kenneth Silver
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2024-04-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 1803277130

Presents results from the Finnish-Swedish Archaeological Project in Mesopotamia (FSAPM) pilot study of Tūr Abdin, Turkey. Aiming to record and document sites in this endangered area to save its cultural heritage, the sites consist of fortified remains in an ancient border zone between the Graeco-Roman/Byzantine world and Parthia/Persia.

War and Warfare in Late Antiquity (2 vols.)

War and Warfare in Late Antiquity (2 vols.)
Author:
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 1119
Release: 2013-08-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 9004252584

This two-volume publication explores the key factors determining the course and outcome of war in Late Antiquity. Volume 8.1 includes a detailed review of strategic and tactical issues and eight comprehensive bibliographic essays, which provide an overview of the literature. In Volume 8.2, thematic papers examine strategy and intelligence, fortifications and siege warfare, weaponry and equipment, literary sources and topography, and civil war, while papers focused on particular geographic regions home in on war and warfare in the West Roman Empire in the 4th and 5th centuries, and the Balkans and the Eastern frontier in the 4th to 7th centuries AD. Contributors are Susannah Belcher, Neil Christie, Ian Colvin, John Conyard, Jon Coulston, Jim Crow, Florin Curta, Hugh Elton, James Howard-Johnston, Jordi Galbany, Jordi Guàrdia, John Haldon, Michel Kazanski, Maria Kouroumali, Michael Kulikowski, Christopher Lillington-Martin, Marta Maragall, Oriol Mercadal, Jordi Nadal, Oriol Olesti, Alexander Sarantis, Conor Whately, Michael Whitby and John Wilkes.

World Order in Late Antiquity

World Order in Late Antiquity
Author: Kevin Blachford
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2024-11-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0198882262

The East Romans of Byzantium and the Sasanian Persians competed as geopolitical rivals for over four centuries between 224 to 628 AD. Through a series of intractable conflicts these two great empires would develop a dual hierarchy that sought to divide the known world between them. Despite competing claims to universal rule, mutual spheres of interest arose as both empires sought to create rules, norms, and standard practices of diplomatic behaviour to regulate their inter-imperial rivalry. Defined by contemporaries as the 'Two Eyes' of the Earth, this suzerain order aimed to hierarchically organize those considered as 'barbarians'. This period of late antiquity is rarely considered within the discipline of International Relations (IR) but, through an English School approach, Blachford examines the diverse suzerain order of late antiquity as 'barbarous' nomadic tribes challenged the hierarchical ambitions of two rival empires who both claimed a unique role in the maintenance of world order.

On the Edge of Empires

On the Edge of Empires
Author: Rocco Palermo
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2019-02-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 1317300459

On the Edge of Empires explores the mixed culture of North Mesopotamia in the Roman period. This volatile region at the eastern edge of the Roman world became during the imperial period the theater of confrontation for multiple political entities: Rome, Parthia, Sasanian Persia. Roman presence is only recognizable through military installations – forts, barracks, military camps – yet these fascinating lands tell a story of frontier people and soldiers, of trade despite war, and daily life between the Empires. This volume combines archaeological and historical, literary and environmental evidence in order to explore this important borderland between east and west. On the Edge of Empires is a valuable addition to researchers engaged in the historical and archaeological reconstruction of the frontier areas of the Roman Empire, and a fascinating study for students and scholars of the Romans and their neighbours, borderlands in antiquity, and the history and archaeology of empires.

Church Architecture of Late Antique Northern Mesopotamia

Church Architecture of Late Antique Northern Mesopotamia
Author: Elif Keser Kayaalp
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2021-10-21
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0192634097

Church Architecture of Late Antique Northern Mesopotamia examines the church architecture of Northern Mesopotamia between the fourth and eighth centuries. Keser Kayaalp focuses on settlements, plan types, artistic encounters, the remarkable continuity of the classical tradition in the architectural decoration, the heterogeneity of the building techniques, patrons, imperial motivations, dedications of churches, and stories that claim and make spaces. Employing archaeological and epigraphical material and hagiographical and historical sources, she presents a holistic picture of the church architecture of this frontier region, encompassing the cities of Nisibis (Nusaybin), Edessa (,Sanliurfa), Amida (Diyarbakir), Anastasiopolis (Dara/Oğuz), Martyropolis (Silvan), Constantia (Viranşehir), and their surroundings, and the rural Tur Abdin region. The period covered spans the last centuries of Byzantine and the first century and a half of Arab rule, when the region was, on the one hand, a stage of war and riven by religious controversies, and a cultural interspace on the other. Keser Kayaalp discusses the different dynamics in this frontier region and the resulting built environment and church architecture in pursuit of providing a regional contribution to the study of the transformation that the Byzantine civilization underwent in the late antique period and understanding the continuities and changes after the Arab conquest.

A History of the Later Roman Empire (Vol. 1&2)

A History of the Later Roman Empire (Vol. 1&2)
Author: J. B. Bury
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 863
Release: 2023-12-03
Genre: History
ISBN:

J. B. Bury's 'A History of the Later Roman Empire' (Vol. 1&2) is a seminal work that delves deeply into the political, social, and cultural aspects of the declining Roman Empire. Bury's detailed narrative style captures the complexity of the later empire, offering insights into key events such as the reign of Constantine and the rise of Christianity. His analysis is both comprehensive and engaging, making it a must-read for anyone interested in Roman history. Bury's clear and concise writing allows readers to grasp the intricacies of the period while also shedding light on the broader historical context. As a distinguished historian and classicist, J. B. Bury's extensive knowledge of Roman history is evident in this magnum opus. His meticulous research and scholarly approach provide readers with a thorough understanding of the later Roman Empire and its significance in shaping the course of Western civilization. Bury's expertise in the subject matter shines through in every chapter, offering readers a nuanced perspective on this pivotal period in history. I highly recommend 'A History of the Later Roman Empire' to history enthusiasts, students, and scholars alike. Bury's insightful analysis and in-depth exploration of the subject make this book an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Roman Empire's decline and its lasting impact on Western history.