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Roman Britain: A New History Guy de la Bedoyere

Roman Britain: A New History By Guy de la Bedoyere

Roman Britain: A New History by Guy de la Bedoyere


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Summary

An account of a crucial period in Britain's history. It puts the Roman conquest and occupation within the larger context of Romano-British society and how it functioned. With nearly 300 illustrations and dramatic aerial views of Roman sites, it is suitable for those with an interest in this seminal epoch of British history.

Roman Britain: A New History Summary

Roman Britain: A New History by Guy de la Bedoyere

In this lively, authoritative account of a crucial period in our country's history, Guy de la Bedoyere the popular face of Romano-British archaeological studies puts the Roman conquest and occupation within the larger context of Romano-British society and how it functioned. With nearly 300 illustrations and dramatic aerial views of Roman sites, and brimming with the very latest research and discoveries, Roman Britain will delight and inform all those with an interest in this seminal epoch of British history.

About Guy de la Bedoyere

Guy de la Bedoyere is a frequent contributor to television programmes on archaeology and popular history. Among his other books are Hadrian's Wall - History and Guide, The Golden Age of Roman Britain and A Companion to Roman Britain.

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Caesar & Iron Age Britain; 2. The Conquest of Britain: AD 43 - 142; 3. Later Roman Britain; 4. Governing Britain; 5. Military Installations; 6. Towns in Roman Britain; 7. Industry, Commerce & Production; 8. The Countryside & Villas; 9. People & Places of Roman Britain; 10. Religion; 11. The Aftermath; Feature Boxes: The Vindolanda Writing Tablets; Hadrian's Wall; Coinage in Roman Britain Britannia; Roads & Milestones; Roman London; The Legions; The Auxilia in Britain; Forum & Basilica; Public Baths; Theatres & Amphitheatres; Bath; Water Supply; Pottery Manufacture in Britain Fishbourne; Death & Burial; Slavery; Christianity; Classical Temples Romano-Celtic Temples; Mithras; Late Treasure Hoards.

Additional information

GOR002224728
9780500051405
0500051402
Roman Britain: A New History by Guy de la Bedoyere
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
20060328
288
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