Life in Roman Britain (Gatekeeper Series)

by TonyMcAleavy (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2000

  $3.25

  A colourful volume that presents the everyday life of Romans and Britons during the four hundred years of Roman occupation. Drawing on archaeological, documentary and literary sources the guide introduces a broad range of themes: the establishment and adoption of the Roman standard of living; a Roman soldier's view of his British posting; Britain's contribution to the Empire; rebellion; Constantine and the rise of Christianity; an assessment of the appearance of Britain following the Roman departure and the fate of Romanised Britons. The concise accounts include numerous facts and details and are accompanied by many photographs and reconstruction drawings.