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Armed Batavians
Johan Nicolay
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Hardcover. A meticulously researched, illuminating study of the use and significance of Roman weaponry and horse gear from non-military contexts in the territory of the Batavians Num Pages: 407 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, figures, black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBLA; HBW; JWM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 218 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1996.
This study explores the use and significance of Roman weaponry and horse gear from non-military contexts in the eastern Rhine delta – the territory of the Batavians. Using a life-cycle model for Roman soldiers, the author interprets the large quantity of 1st-century finds as personal memorabilia brought home by ex-soldiers as a reminder of their 25 years of service, symbolising their newly-acquired veteran status. Underpinning the research is an extensive inventory of militaria from urban centres, rural settlements, cult places, rivers and graves, presented in 96 plates. The study not only presents a considerable body of unpublished data, but also ... Read more
This study explores the use and significance of Roman weaponry and horse gear from non-military contexts in the eastern Rhine delta – the territory of the Batavians. Using a life-cycle model for Roman soldiers, the author interprets the large quantity of 1st-century finds as personal memorabilia brought home by ex-soldiers as a reminder of their 25 years of service, symbolising their newly-acquired veteran status. Underpinning the research is an extensive inventory of militaria from urban centres, rural settlements, cult places, rivers and graves, presented in 96 plates. The study not only presents a considerable body of unpublished data, but also ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Amsterdam University Press Netherlands
Number of pages
407
Condition
New
Number of Pages
424
Place of Publication
Amsterdam, Netherlands
ISBN
9789053562536
SKU
V9789053562536
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About Johan Nicolay
Johan Nicolay is a researcher at the Groningen Institute of Archaeology, University of Groningen. His current research interests are Roman-period and early medieval Frisia and the development of kingship in early medieval Europe.
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