A Portrait Of Roman Britain

Author : John Wacher
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317972082

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A Portrait of Roman Britain by John Wacher Pdf

The Romans occupied Britain for almost four hundred years, and their influence is still all around us - in the shape of individual monuments such as Hadrians Wall, the palace at Fishbourne and the spa complex at Bath, as well as in subtler things such as the layout and locations of ancient towns such as London, Canterbury and Colchester, and the routes of many major roads. Yet this evidence can only suggest a small proportion of the effect that the Romans had on the landscape of Britain. A Portrait of Roman Britain breaks new ground in enabling us to visualise the changes in town and countryside brought by Roman military and civilian needs. Using clear, well-documented descriptions, John Wacher answers questions such as: * were Roman towns as neat and tidy as they are often represented? * how much woodland was needed to fuel the bath houses of Roman Britain? * how much land did a Roman cavalry regiment require for its horses?^

Author : Richard Hobbs,Ralph Jackson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 0714150614

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Roman Britain by Richard Hobbs,Ralph Jackson Pdf

For nearly four centuries Britain was a province on the outer edge of the Roman Empire and developed a distinctively Romano-British culture and way of life. Drawing on archaeological finds, ancient written sources and the latest research on surviving artefacts - from a child's shoe to a birthday invitation, from a lifelike portrait to a treasure trove - Roman Britain brings the ancient past to life. Spanning more than ten centuries and ranging the length and breadth of ancient Britain, this lively history evokes a vivid sense of life in Roman times - for both rich and poor, Romans and native Britons, city and country dwellers. A rich diversity of lifestyle and culture evolved, experienced across all strata of society. Native British traditions of trade and craftsmanship merged with the imported Roman styles and practices to create a unique cultural synthesis, the legacy of which is still visible today in British landscapes, architecture, art and society.

Author : Iain Ferris
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789699067

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Visions of the Roman North: Art and Identity in Northern Roman Britain by Iain Ferris Pdf

This is the first book to analyse art from the northern frontier zones of Roman Britain and to interpret the meaning and significance of this art in terms of the formation of a regional identity. It argues that a distinct and vibrant visual culture flourished in the north, primarily due to its status as a heavily militarized frontier zone.

Author : Julian Munby,Martin Henig
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:491774973

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Roman Life and Art in Britain by Julian Munby,Martin Henig Pdf

Author : Malcolm Todd
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780470998854

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A Companion to Roman Britain by Malcolm Todd Pdf

This major survey of the history and culture of Roman Britain spans the period from the first century BC to the fifth century AD. Major survey of the history and culture of Roman Britain Brings together specialists to provide an overview of recent debates about this period Exceptionally broad coverage, embracing political, economic, cultural and religious life Focuses on changes in Roman Britain from the first century BC to the fifth century AD Includes pioneering studies of the human population and animal resources of the island.

Author : Guy de la Bédoyère
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500771846

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Roman Britain: A New History by Guy de la Bédoyère Pdf

“Lucid and engaging . . . should take pride of place on the bookshelf of specialists and non-specialists interested in Roman Britain.” —Minerva This illuminating account of Britain as a Roman province sets the Roman conquest and occupation of the island within the larger context of Romano-British society and how it functioned. The author first outlines events from the Iron Age period immediately preceding the conquest in AD 43 to the emperor Honorius’s advice to the Britons in 410 to fend for themselves. He then tackles the issues facing Britons after the absorption of their culture by an invading army, including the role of government and the military in the province, religion, commerce, technology, and daily life. For this revised edition, the text, illustrations, and bibliography have been updated to reflect the latest discoveries and research in recent years. The superb illustrations feature reconstruction drawings, dramatic aerial views of Roman remains, and images of Roman villas, mosaics, coins, pottery, and sculpture.

Author : Iain Ferris
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445615868

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Roman Britain Through its Objects by Iain Ferris Pdf

An alternative history of Roman Britain

Author : Kenneth L. Campbell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781474216692

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A History of the British Isles by Kenneth L. Campbell Pdf

CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2017 A History of the British Isles is a balanced and integrated political, social, cultural and religious history of the British Isles in all its complexity, exploring the constantly evolving dialogue and relationship between the past and the present. A wide range of topics and questions are addressed for each period and territory discussed, including England's Wars of the Roses of the 15th century and their influence on court politics during the 16th century; Ireland's Rebellion of 1798, the Potato Famine of the 1840s and the Easter Rising of 1916; the two World Wars and the Great Depression; British cultural and social change during the 1960s; and the history and future of the British Isles in the present day. Kenneth Campbell integrates the histories of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales by exploring common themes and drawing on comparative examples, while also demonstrating how those histories are different, making this a genuinely integrated text. Campbell's approach allows readers to appreciate the history of the British Isles not just for its own sake, but for the purposes of understanding our current political divisions, our world and ourselves.

Author : Jocelyn M. C. Toynbee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015009043640

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Art in Roman Britain by Jocelyn M. C. Toynbee Pdf

Author : Paul Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015082678981

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Mummy Portraits from Roman Egypt by Paul Roberts Pdf

The Graeco-Roman mummy portraits remain one of the British Musuem's popular and intimate collections. This compact book presents glorious colour photos of some of the best, alongside commentary and a more general introduction to the techniques and practice of the portraiture.

Author : Robin George Collingwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 1566194539

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Roman Britain by Robin George Collingwood Pdf

This early work by R. G. Collingwood was originally published in 1922 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Roman Britain' is an informative work on Roman Britain and includes chapters on 'Town and Country Life', 'Art and Language', 'Religion', and much more. Robin George Collingwood was born on 22nd February 1889, in Cartmel, England. He was the son of author, artist, and academic, W. G. Collingwood. He was greatly influenced by the Italian Idealists Croce, Gentile, and Guido de Ruggiero. Another important influence was his father, a professor of fine art and a student of Ruskin. He published many works of philosophy, such as Speculum Mentis (1924), An Essay on Philosophic Method (1933), and An Essay on Metaphysics (1940).

Author : John Yonge AKERMAN
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1836
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0017313282

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Roman-British Coins described and illustrated by John Yonge AKERMAN Pdf

Author : Patricia Southern
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445609256

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Roman Britain by Patricia Southern Pdf

The most authoritative history of Roman Britain ever published for the general reader.

Author : Norman Davey,Roger Ling
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : England
ISBN : UCSC:32106006751629

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Wall-painting in Roman Britain by Norman Davey,Roger Ling Pdf

Author : Martin Millett
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : 0713477938

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English Heritage Book of Roman Britain by Martin Millett Pdf

How the Roman system influenced the politics, art, religion, and general way of life of the native peoples of Britain after the Claudian invasion of AD 43. Despite the richness of archaeological, epigraphic and literary evidence, what actually occurred remains a subject of keen debate.