Gods with Thunderbolts: Religion in Roman Britain - Hardcover

Bedoyere, Guy De La

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0752425188 ISBN 13: 9780752425184

Publisher: Tempus Publishing Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

This book assembles a great deal of evidence for religious practices in Britain, but despite some genuine insights (for example in relating religious sites to natural features and phenomena, and a highly commendable use of ancient sources), in general it is superficial and lacks real empathy with ancient cult. The gruff, colloquial writing style proclaims that this is a `plain man's guide' and presumably the avoidance of meaningful engagement with iconography, iconology, art or theology, goes along with this, though for me these are all vital for any understanding of ancient religion. Other books by the author show he can do far better and, indeed, Gods with Thunderbolts betrays signs of a very hasty composition, and reads more like a first draft than a finished product. Guest reviewer - Martin Henig .

About this title

About the Author:

Guy de la Bédoyère is the author of numerous books on Roman Britain history, including The Buildings of Roman Britain, Defying Rome, Eagles Over Britannia, and Roman Britain.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tempus Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0752425188
• ISBN 13: 9780752425184
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288