ABSTRACT

Imperial policy on the western frontier of the Roman Empire was the means by which the government controlled the frontier residents. This book takes a topical approach to this study of the frontier: subjects covered include the army, farming, commerce, manufacturing, religion and Romanization.

chapter I|12 pages

The Edge of Empire

chapter II|29 pages

The Frontier Takes Shape

chapter III|35 pages

Feeding the Army: The Agrarian Settlement

chapter V|26 pages

Trading on and beyond the Frontier

chapter VI|25 pages

The Towns and Cities of the Frontier

chapter VII|20 pages

The Growth of Industry

chapter VIII|24 pages

The "Romanization" of the Frontier

chapter IX|20 pages

The Gods and Goddesses of the Frontier

chapter X|9 pages

Final Thoughts