The History of Great Britain, From the First Invasion by the Romans Under Julius Caesar, Vol. 2 of 12 (Classic Reprint)

Dr Robert Henry

ISBN 10: 0267626355 / ISBN 13: 9780267626359

Published by Forgotten Books, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of Great Britain, From the First Invasion by the Romans Under Julius Caesar, Vol. 2 of 12 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267626355
• ISBN 13: 9780267626359
• Binding: HRD
• Condition: New
• Weight: 940 grams

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Synopsis

Uncover how Britain moved from early tribes to a culture shaped by learning, law, and coins.

This volume surveys the island’s intellectual dawn, the Druids’ roles, and how Greek and Roman ideas influenced British thought long before the Saxon era. It also traces material clues—from Cunobeline’s coins to Roman inscriptions—that illuminate ancient Britain’s economy and governance.

Through concise chapters and careful notes, you’ll see how chroniclers and scholars piece together Britain’s early history. The author weighs evidence from classical writers and archaeological finds, offering a clear window into a world where learning began to flourish under varying challenges and conditions.

• Explore the rise of learning and the Druids as educators and judges.
• See how ancient authors portrayed British wisdom and its impact on society.
• Discover details of Cunobeline’s coinage and what it reveals about power and economy.
• Learn about the Roman wall, its fortifications, and the troops that guarded it.

Ideal for readers of classical history and early Britain, this edition provides a grounded, readable view of Britain’s formative centuries.