Roman Britain

Name/Title

Roman Britain

Secondary Title

Exploring the Roman World

Description

Originally published in 1983, Roman Britain relying on the most recent archaeological evidence as well as on ancient artifacts, assesses the impact of the Roman invasion of A.D. 43 to provide a complete picture of Roman Britain. In the context of Britain's place in the empire as a whole, they survey the effect of Romanization in town and country, in the arts, architecture, and religion. The authors, both curators of the Romano-British collection of the British Museum, have an unrivalled, day-to-day familiarity with the material evidence, including such notable discoveries as the Thetford and Snettisham treasures, the Vindolanda tablets, and the unique building facade from Meonstoke, which only came to light in 1989. The rich silverware, jewellery, and mosaics, as well as more utilitarian objects are discussed in detail.

Category

Book
Books & Paper

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Book

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Book Details

Author

Potter, T.W., Johns, Catherine

Publisher

British Museum Press

Binding

Binding Type

Hardcover or Case Bound

Publication Language

English

Publication Subjects

Introduction - Britain before AD 43 - Conquest and Occupation - The Romanisation of Town and Country - Architecture and Art - Personal Possessions - Pagan Gods and Goddesses - The 4th Century and Beyond

ISBN

0714120456

Web Links and URLs

British Museum Press