A Companion to the Archaeology of the Roman Empire – PDF

Discover a unique perspective on the archaeological evidence woven into the fabric of the Roman Empire, spanning the period from 44 BCE to 337 CE.

In A Companion to the Archaeology of the Roman Empire, (PDF) seasoned scholar and archaeologist Professor Barbara Burrell guides readers on an insightful and expansive journey through the lives, institutions, and physical remnants of the people who inhabited the vast Roman Empire.

The book unfolds in two distinct parts. The initial section delves into the “unifying factors” – institutions and processes that shaped the entire empire. The concluding chapter, penned by Professor Greg Woolf, Ronald J. Mellor Professor of Ancient History at UCLA, synthesizes and expands upon the themes and contributions presented throughout the volume. The second part then shifts its focus to the regional variations and distinctive traits observed in the archaeological remains of the City of Rome and almost every province within its dominion.

Each chapter is authored by a renowned scholar whose career has been dedicated to the subject at hand. While the chronological scope for each chapter formally spans from 44 BCE to 337 CE, the inherently fluid nature of dating material remains often results in chapters centering around the first three centuries CE, with a margin of error of approximately 50 years. Furthermore, the book is richly illustrated with new and lesser-known discoveries from frequently overlooked provinces.

Readers will also discover:

• Contributions from a diverse group of leading experts in the field
• In-depth explorations of local patterns within individual provinces
• A unique organizational structure that highlights systems operating across the empire, such as transport networks (sea, rivers, and roads), monetary systems, pottery and foodways, the military, construction techniques, and technological advancements
• A comprehensive introduction to the people and operations of the Roman Empire, encompassing not just the influence of the center on the periphery (“Romanization”) but also the independent workings and interactions of peripheral provinces with their neighboring regions

This invaluable resource is ideally suited for graduate and advanced undergraduate students of archaeology and Roman Empire history. A Companion to the Archaeology of the Roman Empire will also find a prominent place in the libraries of professional archaeologists working in other fields, such as Mayanists, medievalists, and Far Eastern scholars, who seek comparative insights and bibliographic references on other imperial structures.

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