Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Frontier of the Roman Province of Raetia explores the unique role of Raetia as both a defensive frontier protecting the Italian mainland and a geopolitical crossroads between the eastern and western Roman Empire. Drawing on the latest archaeological and historical research, the volume examines the evolution of the Raetian frontier, troop deployment, local populations, frontier organisation, and the changing fortunes of the province from the early Empire through Late Antiquity. Richly illustrated and accessible, the book offers readers an engaging introduction to the history and significance of one of Rome’s most important frontier regions.
The book also highlights the international importance of the Raetian frontier within the UNESCO World Heritage initiative Frontiers of the Roman Empire. Sections of the former frontier are now recognised as part of the Upper German-Raetian Limes and the Danube Limes (Western Segment), reflecting their outstanding universal value. Featuring guidance to museums and visitor sites along the frontier, this volume supports ongoing efforts to preserve and promote the shared cultural heritage of the Roman world for future generations.
H 248 x W 185 mm
96 pages
Illustrated in full colour throughout
Published Jun 2026
ISBN
Paperback: 9781805832775
Digital: 9781805832782
Contents
Foreword by Suzana Matešić
FRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Common cultural heritage of the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire
Frontiers and trade
The ‘Frontiers of the Roman Empire’ World Heritage Site
The definition of a World Heritage Site
The task ahead
History and extent of frontiers
Rome’s foreign policy
The location of frontiers
The army and frontiers
The purpose of frontiers
Soldiers and civilians
Military administration
Research on Roman frontiers
Inscriptions and documents
Survey and excavation
Aerial survey and remote sensing
Protection and presentation of frontiers
Future perspectives
THE FRONTIER OF THE ROMAN PROVINCE OF RAETIA
Why Raetia?
The Evolution of the Frontier
The Raetian border
The East Raetian Danube border in the first three centuries
Troop deployment in Raetia
The local population of the province under Roman influence
Military and population at the border in the 2nd and 3rd centuries
Good times – bad times
Empire in Crisis
Thick high walls – Frontier Organisation in the Late Roman period
Museums on the Raetian Limes
Visitor highlights on the Raetian Limes
Further reading
Illustration acknowledgements
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