BOOK COVER; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; 1 Introduction; 2 The presentation of geographical knowledge for travel and transport in the Roman world; 3 Travel, itineraria and tabellaria; 4 The creation of geography; 5 Transport and communication in the Roman state; 6 Transport and travel on the Column of Trajan; 7 'There and back again'; 8 Afterword: travel and empire; Bibliography; Index
Summary
The remains of Roman roads are a powerful reminder of the travel and communications system that was needed to rule a vast and diverse empire. This cutting edge collection provides an understanding of the role and importance of travel to the Romans
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-195) and index
