Roman Britain (Introductory Guides) - Softcover

T.W. Potter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0714121185 ISBN 13: 9780714121185

Publisher: British Museum Press, 1997

Synopsis

The four centuries of a Roman presence in Britain changed every aspect of life. Industry, trade, government, the arts, learning, and even the physical appearance of the country were all revolutionized. This accessible and authoritative history provides a picture of life in Britain under Roman rule.

About this title

Synopsis:

In AD 43, the Emperor Claudius ordered an army of 40,000 to invade Britain. In AD 410, the Emperor Honorius informed the population that Britain was no longer under Roman rule and that they now had to defend themselves. Nor was there any Roman authority to administer the country. Four centuries of a Roman presence in Britain had hitherto changed every aspect of life. Industry, trade, government, the arts, learning - even the physical appearance of the country - were all revolutionized, and the effects are still apparent nearly 2000 years later. This accessible and authoritative history outlines a critical period and provides a picture of life in Britain under Roman rule.

About the Author:

T. W. Potter is Deputy Keeper in the Department of Prehistoric and Romano-British Antiquities at the British Museum. He is general editor of the "Exploring the Roman World" series and author of "Roman Italy." Catherine Johns, a curator in the same Department, has also written "Sex or Symbol: Erotic Images of Greece and Rome" and "Arretine and Samian Pottery."

About this edition

• Publisher: British Museum Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0714121185
• ISBN 13: 9780714121185
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96