Social Dynamics in the Northwest Frontiers of the Late Roman Empire Beyond Transformation or Decline
This volume explores the final phase of the West Roman Empire, particularly the changing interactions between the imperial authority and external 'barbarian' groups in the northwest frontiers of the empire during the fourth and fifth centuries. The contributions present valuable overviews...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Amsterdam
Amsterdam University Press
2017
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| Series: | Amsterdam Archaeological Studies
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| Collection: | Directory of Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | This volume explores the final phase of the West Roman Empire, particularly the changing interactions between the imperial authority and external 'barbarian' groups in the northwest frontiers of the empire during the fourth and fifth centuries. The contributions present valuable overviews of recent archaeological research combined with innovative theoretical discussions. Key topics include the movement of precious metals, trajectories of imperial power, the archaeology of migration, and material culture in relation to debates about ethnicity. |
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| Item Description: | Creative Commons (cc), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
| Physical Description: | 1 electronic resource (230 p.) |
| ISBN: | 9789462983601 |