Flavia Gemina Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Salvete, omnes! For my latest book I need a good map of the Roman Empire in the Flavian Period for my publisher's artist to adapt, ideally a map from AD 80, the reign of Titus. Does anyone have a reference? URL would be best but a book is OK, too! Best suggestion gets a free copy of The Roman Mysteries Treasury when it comes out in September. Gratias ago! Flavia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephele Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 (edited) UNRV's own Roman Empire wall map is pretty close (year 117) -- only out by 37 years! http://www.unrv.com/roman-map-for-sale.php UNRV.com is thrilled to present a 'Wallmap of the Roman Empire'. Exhaustively researched* over the course of two years and subject to five months of design and historical scrutiny, this 'poster' is not simply an artistic work, but truly an educational resource in its own right. Some of the highlighted features: Over 750 cities with different icons for provincial capitals and city size. All 30 active legions presented in their known headquarters along with additional 'former' bases. 8 major (2 imperial and 6 provincial) naval bases. Over 150 'barbarian' tribes in their generalized known locations. 120+ major waterways labelled. (Rivers, lakes, seas and oceans) Over 125 battles including icons to differentiate civil wars and revolts from 'Rome vs. enemy'. All provinces and neighboring 'kingdoms' or territories. 120+ Major regions and geographic points of interest such as mountains and islands. Important trade goods numbering over 150. Trade routes by sea and known caravan routes with approximate travel times for select routes. 25+ labelled roads in addition to a vast network of known locations. The limits of expansion as of 197 BC, 100 BC, 30 BC, 46 AD and 117 AD. -- Nephele Edited June 18, 2007 by Nephele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 (edited) Ave Flavia: In addition to the above, try "Atlas of the Roman World"; Tim Cornell & John Matthews; Published in North America by Facts on File, Inc., pp. 84(68-70AD) & 108. It contains all sorts of maps (temperature, rainfall, linguistics, etc.) and drawings. You might find 'The Peutinger Map', on pages 116 & 117 of interest. Your artist might get some ideas from the other stuff in this book. Maybe some ideas from: "Atlas of Ancient History - 1700 BC to 565 AD"; Michael Grant; Dorset Press, 1985. This might also be helpful: http://intranet.dalton.org/groups/Rome/RMap.html Happy hunting, Edited June 18, 2007 by Gaius Octavius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavia Gemina Posted June 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Thanks, Nephele and Gaius! I'll have a look into those. I think the wonderful wall map might have too much info! Also, we need it pretty quickly. Is there a downloadable version? Still open to other ideas... Flavia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavia Gemina Posted June 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 This one looks quite good, too: Roman Empire AD 116 Flavia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Paulinus Maximus Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 This one looks quite good, too: Roman Empire AD 116 Flavia Take a look HERE They may be of some help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Although I haven't participated there recently, http://www.roman-empire.net/index.html has a lot of info. The site that I supplied has 'clickable' maps that expand into greater detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavia Gemina Posted June 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Thanks, Gaius! Your second one is from the site I've just been to, but the previous one (from www.centuryone.com) is great! I'll see what my editor says! Many thanks, Flavia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Porcius Cato Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 A very good list of maps is available from the Shepard Historical Atlas, including a map that seems to fit your requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavia Gemina Posted June 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Gratias maximas ago, Cato! That is an oldie but definitely a goodie! It also has a lovely map of Alexandria, where my next book is set! Euge! Flavia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavia Gemina Posted June 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Gaius Octavius, Gaius Paulinus, Nephele and Cato: All your suggestions were great but I decided to go with the map I found myself. (It is great, by the way) As a thank you, if you would like a signed copy of my latest book,Trimalchio's Feast and other Mini-mysteries -- a volume of short stories featuring my child detectives in Flavian Rome -- please email me here with your address and I'll pop a signed one in the post! Maximas gratias ago vobis! Flavia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Paulinus Maximus Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Gaius Octavius, Gaius Paulinus, Nephele and Cato: All your suggestions were great but I decided to go with the map I found myself. (It is great, by the way) As a thank you, if you would like a signed copy of my latest book,Trimalchio's Feast and other Mini-mysteries -- a volume of short stories featuring my child detectives in Flavian Rome -- please email me here with your address and I'll pop a signed one in the post! Maximas gratias ago vobis! Flavia Thanks very much Flavia, it's greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Porcius Cato Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 An excellent collection of maps can also be found here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASCLEPIADES Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Gaius Octavius, Gaius Paulinus, Nephele and Cato: All your suggestions were great but I decided to go with the map I found myself. (It is great, by the way) Flavia Salve, Lady FG! You will have to excuse me, but I'm curious. Can you please upload your selection or a link to it? (Of course, we can always wait for the Book). Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavia Gemina Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 (edited) I chose the map of the Roman Empire in AD 116 which is the first map you see if you scroll down this page. I like it because it shows deserts and mountains and looks very accurate. I scribbled a few changes on the map itself and my publishers are going to get their artist to do his interpretation. The Roman Mysteries Treasury will be out in September. Flavia Edited July 25, 2007 by Flavia Gemina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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