Noricum (Routledge Revivals)

<p>The Roman province of Noricum occupied most of Austria as well as parts of Italy Germany and the Balkans. <i>Noricum</i> first published in 1974 presents a comprehensive history of Noricum from 400 BC to the end of Roman rule in AD 600.</p><p>Professor Alföldy’s account is predicated on the methodical interpretation of literary epigraphic and archaeological sources and emphasises the problems of demography and socio-economic history. The chapters are arranged chronologically ensuring a sense of the continuity of historical events and illuminating the history and archaeology of Noricum both before it came into contact with the Romans as well as under Roman rule. </p><p>Noricum includes a review of much recent research on the province detailed references to the source material a comprehensive bibliography and valuable appendices. It is a substantial work of ancient history and archaeology and will interest both the specialist and the general reader. </p>