The Romans Who Shaped Britain by Sam Moorhead
Explores the narrative of Britannia through the lives of its emperors, commanders, governors, officials and rebels. This title features a cast of characters such as Caesar, Agricola and Boudica, who may be familiar; and others, such as Carausius, Magnentius or Valentinus.
'An engaging, thought-provoking and often entertaining read … very compelling … a must for those who are bored by (or feel they know everything about) our Roman heritage' - BBC History Magazine
'A lively story … has the great merit of getting to grips with the story of the province well beyond Hadrian, and it offers a wonderful gallery of later characters' - Mary Beard' - The Sunday Times
'Highly recommended, particularly to those who have yet to enjoy the absorbing story of Roman Britain and the magnificence of the Pax Romana' - Military History Monthly
'A lively story … has the great merit of getting to grips with the story of the province well beyond Hadrian, and it offers a wonderful gallery of later characters' - Mary Beard' - The Sunday Times
'Highly recommended, particularly to those who have yet to enjoy the absorbing story of Roman Britain and the magnificence of the Pax Romana' - Military History Monthly
Sam Moorhead, voted ‘Archaeologist of the Year 2011’ by readers of Current Archaeology, is the National Finds Adviser for Iron Age and Roman Coins in the Department of Portable Antiquities and Treasure at the British Museum.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500251898 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500251894 |
| Title | The Romans Who Shaped Britain |
| Author | Sam Moorhead |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-02-13 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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