Our Roman Highways

By Urquhart Atwell Forbes and Arnold C. Burmester

Book Overview

""Our Roman Highways"" by Urquhart A. Forbes is a historical book that explores the ancient Roman road networks that spanned across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The book provides a detailed account of the construction, maintenance, and significance of these roads during the Roman Empire, as well as their lasting impact on modern transportation systems. The author also delves into the social, economic, and political implications of these highways, shedding light on the cultural exchange and trade that occurred along these routes. Through vivid descriptions and illustrations, Forbes brings to life the grandeur and engineering prowess of the Roman road system, offering readers a unique glimpse into the ancient world. This book is a fascinating read for history buffs, archaeology enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the legacy of the Roman Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163608491
• ISBN13: 9781163608494
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"