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This lively, authoritative account of a crucial period in Britains history has been revised and updated to incorporate the very latest findings and research. Guy de la Bédoyère 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.
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...lively but authoritative book. --Minerva
With many illustrations and maps, it's a friendly introduction for the enthusiast that highlights the archaeology. --British Archaeology
About the Author
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.
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- PublisherThames and Hudson Ltd
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 0500291144
- ISBN 13 9780500291146
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages288
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