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Seeing Roman Britain

by Leonard Cottrell

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From the Scottish lowlands to the chalk cliffs of Dover, the Romans have left many impressive traces of their 500-year occupation of mainland Britain. Their roads criss-cross the landscape, & the names of their towns survive in modern cities. This is a personal account of the author's 3,500-mile journey around the best-known ancient sites & highways. In addition to describing the monuments & excavations accessible to present-day visitors, he provides a scholarly & imaginative reconstruction show more of Roman life & culture, together with 8 maps & 58 photos of places & artifacts. A table of the chief historical events charts the rise & fall of Roman influence. show less

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Original publication date: 1956

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Languages: English
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Published: 1956
Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, History, Travel, General Nonfiction, Kids, Tween
DDC/MDS: 914.2
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