Noricum (1974)

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The Roman province of Noricum occupied most of Austria as well as parts of Italy, Germany and the Balkans. Noricum, first published in 1974, presents a comprehensive history of Noricum, from 400 BC to the end of Roman rule in AD 600. 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. * 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. Language Notes Text: English, German (translation) Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Original Title Page Original Copyright Page Table of Contents Figures Preface Chronological table Chapter 1 Research, sources and geography Modern research and the ancient sources Noricum in ancient geographical works The physical geography of the country Roads and communications Chapter 2 Veneti, Illyrians and Celts The problem of the pre-Roman population Veneti and Illyrians Celts Taurisci and Norici Chapter 3 The rise of the regnum Noricum Rome and the east Alpine lands The early regnum Noricum The Cimbric invasion and Noricum Chapter 4 The regnum Noricum in the first century B.C. Noricum and the Boii The state, society and economy The republican settlement on the Magdalensberg The Noreia question Chapter 5 The Roman annexation The occupation of Noricum The establishment of the province's borders Chapter 6 Noricum under Augustus and Tiberius The administration and the army The civitates The golden age of the Magdalensberg Population and society Chapter 7 The reforms of Claudius and their consequences Provincial administration Urbanisation and citizenship The building of the towns Territoria and the local government of the towns Roads, limes and army Chapter 8 Town and country under the Flavians and Antonines Farming Industry Trade Mining The running of the economy The upper classes The lower classes and slavery Romanisation Chapter 9 The Norican frontier and the Marcomannic Wars Army and frontier under the Flavians and Antonines Noricum and the Marcomannic Wars Chapter 10 From the Marcomannic Wars to Diocletian The administration Limes, army and warfare Agriculture, mining, industry and trade The financial crisis and the fate of the towns The transformation of society Spiritual and intellectual changes Chapter 11 From Diocletian to Honorius The administration The Norican limes from Diocletian to Honorius Town and country The spread of Christianity Chapter 12 The decline of Roman rule Noricum in the fifth century and the work of St Severinus The abandonment of Noricum Ripense and the fate of the interior Appendices I 'Venetic' personal names in Noricum II 'Illyrian' personal names in Noricum III Celtic personal names in Noricum IV Celtic names of deities in Noricum V The presidial procurators of Noricum VI Senatorial governors of Noricum VII Agentes vices praesidis in Noricum VIII Beneficiarii posts in Noricum IX Offices of the Illyrian customs-zone (portorium publicum Illyrici) in Noricum X The auxiliary units in Noricum XI Noricans in the Roman army XII Distribution of imperial gentilicia among the native population of Noricum XIII Town officials, councillors and collegia XIV Equites Romani from Noricum XV Senators from Noricum XVI Dated milestones in Noricum XVII Evidence for Christianity in Noricum (individual sites) Notes Abbreviations of periodicals and works of reference Select Bibliography Indexes General Map of Noricum Plates