Name/Title
Journey into Roman BritainDescription
In this book the author, writing with enthusiasm and imagination, traces the course of the Roman occupation and describes many of the outstanding remains, associated with its various phases, which are to be seen. Thus the reader becomes acquainted with legionary fortress towns, such as Chester;Hadrian's Wall and the relics of its military occupation; tribal capitals, such as Silchester; the colonaie. Life in town and countryside is graphically portrayed by the author from what the museums have to show. Finally, we read of the great effort to hold off the foreign raider in building of the Saxon Shore forts.Book Details
Author
Durant, G.M.Publisher
BellDate Published
1957ISBN
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