Roman Britain (2nd Edn) (Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History)

Shotter, D

ISBN 10: 0415319447 / ISBN 13: 9780415319447

Published by Routledge, 2004

About this Item

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9780415319447.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Roman Britain (2nd Edn) (Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415319447
• ISBN 13: 9780415319447
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 300 grams
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Synopsis

From renowned and respected author David Shotter, this updated and expanded edition of Roman Britain offers a concise introduction to this period, drawing on the wealth of recent scholarship to explain the progress of the Romans and their objectives in conquering Britain.

Key topics discussed include:

* the Roman conquest of Britain
* the evolution of the frontier with Scotland
* the infrastructure the Romans put in place
* the place of religion in Roman Britain.

Taking account of recent research, this second edition includes an expanded bibliography and a number of new plates which illustrate the various aspects of the Roman occupation of Britain.

About the Author

David Shotter is Professor Emeritus in Roman Imperial History at the University of Lancaster. His many books include Rome and Her Empire, Tiberius Caesar (2nd edition, 2004), Augustus Caesar (2nd edition, 2005) and The Fall of the Roman Republic (2nd edition, 2005).