The Reach of Rome: A History of the Roman Imperial Frontier 1St-5Th Centuries AD

by Derek Williams

Traces the history of the Roman Empire's boundary which ran for roughly 4,000 miles from Britain to Morocco via the Rhine, the Danube, the Euphrates, the Syrian Desert, and the Saharan fringes

Genres: History

342 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1997

Reviews

[Jim Swike · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought I would learn more about the Reach of Rome. A great geography reference book, but not a great read. Maybe you will feel differently. Enjoy!

[Williamkohlbrand · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Reach of Rome was a very good book. It is interesting to learn so much about the Roman way of life and all the accomplishments they achieved. This book taught me a lot about Roman history that I never knew and what I had already known, I learned even more about. This book I would recommend to anyone who likes history especially ancient Roman History. The way the author makes you feel like you can really see the way the Romans lived is very well done.

[Tony Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

An accessible history explaining the rise, preeminence, crises, and collapse of the Roman frontier, The Reach of Rome traces the political forces that created the frontier and portrays those who commanded and manned it, as well as those against whom it was held. Finally, the book describes the nature and location of the surviving remains. 30 maps. of photos.

[Bchamp · Rating 2 out of 5]

Accessible? It was highly informative, but if I were feeling generous, I'd probably call it 'tedious'. And I'm a history nerd.