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Roman Military Tombstones

Roman tombstones are a rare example where an archaeologist can identify individuals from the past from the material he studies. The inscriptions that the stones bare, giving details of name, age at death, and occupation, often supported by a sculpted relief of the deceased, provide personal details that are seldom available. This book surveys ancient tombstones, in particular those of soldiers serving in the Roman army, and explains their significance against a background of contemporary views about death and burial. After a brief description of the organisation of the Roman army, the author describes ancient funerary practices, belief in the afterlife, and inheritance. The book then examines in detail the nature of the tombstones themselves, covering classification, detail, the interpretation of inscriptions, sculptural techniques and the significance of figural relief on tombstones. 

64 pages 24 black & white  illustrations. 

Price: £4.99 + £1.25 p&p U. K. (Ref: b0328)