Bibliograph

The edge of the Empire, a journey to Britannia : from the heart of Rome to Hadrian's Wall, Bronwen Riley

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The edge of the Empire, a journey to Britannia : from the heart of Rome to Hadrian's Wall, Bronwen Riley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliography (pages 235-252), notes to the text (pages 253-303) and index

Illustrations

maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The edge of the Empire

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Bronwen Riley

Sub title

a journey to Britannia : from the heart of Rome to Hadrian's Wall

Summary

"AD 130. Rome is the dazzling heart of a vast empire and Hadrian its most complex and compelling ruler. Faraway Britannia is one of the Romans' most troublesome provinces: here the sun is seldom seen and "the atmosphere in the country is always gloomy." What awaits the traveller to Britannia? How will you get there? What do you need to pack? What language will you speak? How does London compare to Rome? Are there any tourist attractions? And what dangers lurk behind Hadrian's new Wall? Combining an extensive range of Greek and Latin sources with a sound understanding of archaeology, Bronwen Riley describes an epic journey from Rome to Hadrian's Wall at the empire's northwestern frontier. In this strikingly original history of Roman Britain, she evokes the smells, sounds, colors, and sensations of life in the second century. --, Provided by publisher

Target audience

adult

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