City Gates in the Roman West :: Forms and Functions.

This book discusses various aspects of city gates in the Western Roman Empire: Italy, Spain, Gaul, Germany and Britain. In these countries many Roman city gates are to be found, sometimes still in a good condition, like the Porta Nigra in Trier and the Porta Appia in Rome. Similarly to medieval or e...

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Main Author: Tilburg, C. R. van (Cornelis) (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Leiden : Sidestone Press, 2022.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:This book discusses various aspects of city gates in the Western Roman Empire: Italy, Spain, Gaul, Germany and Britain. In these countries many Roman city gates are to be found, sometimes still in a good condition, like the Porta Nigra in Trier and the Porta Appia in Rome. Similarly to medieval or early-modern city gates, Roman city gates did not all have the same design but show an evolution over time and depending on the circumstances.
Physical Description:1 online resource (277 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789464261097
9464261099

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