Sextus Julius Frontinus and the Roman Empire: author of Stratagems, advisor to emperors, governor of Britain, pacifier of Wales

Sextus Julius Frontinus is best known as author of the military handbook Strategems but, in addition to writing this and other works (now lost), he also had a varied and surprisingly influential career in military and civil posts around the Roman Empire. Frontinus loyally served at least six emperor...

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1. Verfasser: Grainger, John D. 1939- (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Barnsley, South Yorkshire ; Havertown, PA Pen & Sword Military 2023
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Zusammenfassung:Sextus Julius Frontinus is best known as author of the military handbook Strategems but, in addition to writing this and other works (now lost), he also had a varied and surprisingly influential career in military and civil posts around the Roman Empire. Frontinus loyally served at least six emperors, often acting as a trusted counselor, and even deputized for Trajan while he was busy in Germany and elsewhere. He was possibly the longest-serving governor of Britain (five years), where he completed the subjugation of Wales and established the frontier in northern England at the Ribble-Tees line. He founded several legionary fortresses, including those that later became the towns of York, Chester and Caerleon. He also served on the Rhine, in Spain and Asia and in the civil sphere reformed the water supply of Rome
Beschreibung:xiii, 250 Seiten, 8 ungezählte Seiten Tafeln Illustrationen, 4 Karten 24,2 cm
ISBN:9781399051224