A Gathering of Eagles by Maxwell Gordon

A Gathering of Eagles by Maxwell Gordon

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Describes the formative period in Scottish history when Caledonia was the northern frontier of the mighty Roman Empire. Again and again massive Roman armies struck north, and the tribesmen of the north endured, resisted and struck back, frustrating the Imperial forces as they struggled to cope with an awkward and hostile landscape.

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A Gathering of Eagles by Maxwell Gordon

Designed throughout with colourful and detailed illustrations, A Gathering of Eagles outlines in an original and authoritative way the story of the Roman presence in Scotland. It includes new evidence about the earliest penetration of Scotland, new clues to a possible seaborne assault by the Imperial army and reassessments of the contributions of individual legions. The book includes an in-depth analysis of the important Roman fortifications at Burnswark, as well as listing other Roman sites that can be visited across Scotland. This book is part of a newly updated edition of the acclaimed Making of Scotland series produced by Historic Scotland and Birlinn which provides lively, accessible and up-to-date introductions to key themes and periods in Scottish history and prehistory.
Gordon Maxwell is Honorary Professor at the Department of History at St Andrews and is former head of Archaeology at the Royal Commission in Edinburgh. His previous publications include Rome's North-west Frontier (with W.S. Hanson), The Romans in Scotland and A Battle Lost: Romans and Caledonians at Mons Graupius.
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ISBN 13 9781841583846
ISBN 10 1841583847
Title A Gathering of Eagles
Author Maxwell Gordon
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2005-02-22
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.