Hadrian's Wall

Autor*innen

• Matthew Symonds

Parameter

• 224 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Historisches Thema
• Sozialwissenschaften

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Over its long history, Hadrian's Wall has significantly influenced the British landscape, both literally and figuratively. Once viewed as a soft border, recent research suggests it played a crucial role in the collapse of a long-established farming civilization and incited violent insurgencies. Matthew Symonds explores the Wall's everyday impact during its three centuries of operation, revealing its role as a hard border that transformed an open landscape. The Roman soldiers stationed there were primarily recruits from occupied territories, experiencing the frontier as a site of fear and magic, invoking supernatural protection during guard duty. Throughout history, the Wall has been leveraged by various powers seeking legitimacy as heirs to Rome, contributing to the formation of English and Scottish national identities and serving as a model of cultural collaboration during the British Empire's need for reassurance. It has also inspired countless creatives, appearing in works from Rudyard Kipling to George R. R. Martin. This volume combines archaeological analysis with an exploration of the Wall's legacy and contemporary relevance, offering a modern perspective on its enduring significance.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Hardcover