Bibliograph

The edge of the Empire, a journey to Britannia : from the heart of Rome to Hadrian's Wall, Bronwen Riley

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The edge of the Empire, a journey to Britannia : from the heart of Rome to Hadrian's Wall, Bronwen Riley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-252) and index

Illustrations

maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The edge of the Empire

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

923794469

Responsibility statement

Bronwen Riley

Sub title

a journey to Britannia : from the heart of Rome to Hadrian's Wall

Summary

"AD 130. Rome is the dazzling heart of a vast empire and Hadrian its most complex and compelling ruler. Far-away Britannia is one of the Romans' most troublesome provinces: here the sun is seldom seen and "the atmosphere in the country is always gloomy." What awaits the traveller to Britannia? How will you get there? What do you need to pack? What language will you speak? How does London compare to Rome? Are there any tourist attractions? And what dangers lurk behind Hadrian's new Wall? Combining an extensive range of Greek and Latin sources with a sound understanding of archaeology, Bronwen Riley describes a dramatic journey from Rome to Hadrian;s Wall at the empire's northwestern frontier. In this strikingly original history of Roman Britain, she evokes the smells, sounds, colors, and sensations of life in the second century."--Jacket flap

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Evoking the past -- Rome, heart of empire -- Setting sail from Ostia -- Through Gaul to Ocean -- Arrival in Britannia -- London, seat of power -- Westwards to Silchester -- Bath, a tourist hotspot -- The fortress and amphitheatre at Caerleon -- A new forum at Wroxeter, capital of cattle country -- To the Wall -- Postscript: Beyond AD 130: people, politics and places

Target audience

adult

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