Roman Britain by Guy De La Bédoyère
For this revised edition the text, illustrations and bibliography have been updated to incorporate new research and recent discoveries, including the Frome Hoard, the largest Roman coin hoard ever found in Britain, evidence at Silchester of possible lavish building work after the Boudican revolt, the thirty decapitated male skeletons found in York - possibly the victims of a massacre - as well as the magnificent Crosby Garrett parade helmet.
'Popular history at its best' - Contemporary Review
'Lucid and engaging … should take pride of place on the bookshelf of specialists and non-specialists interested in Roman Britain' - Minerva
'Strikes a good balance between history and archaeology … both an enjoyable read and a good starting point for further reading and research' - Oxbow Book News
'Lucid and engaging … should take pride of place on the bookshelf of specialists and non-specialists interested in Roman Britain' - Minerva
'Strikes a good balance between history and archaeology … both an enjoyable read and a good starting point for further reading and research' - Oxbow Book News
Guy de la Bédoyère is a frequent contributor to television programmes on archaeology and popular history.Among his other books are Hadrian’s Wall – History and Guide, The Golden Age of Roman Britain and A Companion to Roman Britain.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500291146 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500291144 |
| Title | Roman Britain |
| Author | Guy De La Bédoyère |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-09-16 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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