The Roman occupation of Britain and its legacy / by Sir Rupert Jackson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jackson, Rupert M., author.

Series:

Classical Studies & Archaeology 2020

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Great Britain--History--Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D.

Great Britain.

Great Britain--Civilization--Roman influences.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 347 pages) : illustrations

Distribution:

[London, England] : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020.

Place of Publication:

London [England] : Bloomsbury Academic, 2020.

Summary:

"This book tells the fascinating story of Roman Britain, beginning with the late pre-Roman Iron Age and ending with the province's independence from Roman rule in AD 409. Incorporating for the first time the most recent archaeological discoveries from Hadrian's Wall, London and other sites across the country, and richly illustrated throughout with photographs and maps, this reliable and up-to-date new account is essential reading for students, non-specialists and general readers alike. Writing in a clear, readable and lively style, Rupert Jackson draws on current research and new findings to deepen our understanding of the role played by Britain in the Roman Empire, deftly integrating the ancient texts with new archaeological material. A key theme of the book is that Rome's annexation of Britain was an imprudent venture, motivated more by political prestige than economic gain, such that Britain became a 'trophy province' unable to pay its own way. However, the impact that Rome and its provinces had on this distant island was nevertheless profound: huge infrastructure projects transformed the countryside and means of travel, capital and principal cities emerged, and the Roman way of life was inseparably absorbed into local traditions. Many of those transformations continue to resonate to this day, as we encounter their traces in both physical remains and in civic life"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction and background

Britain in the Iron Age

The first invasions: Julius Caesar

The invasion of southern Britain: the Emperor Claudius

Britain in the mid-first century

Boudica's rebellion and its aftermath

The Flavian period

Life on the northern frontier

The Romanization of Britain in the first century

The Emperor Hadrian visits Britain

Britain in the second century

The Emperor Severus arrives and stays

The third century

The Emperor Constantine launches his career in Britain

Turmoil in the mid-fourth century

The final years of Roman Britain

Towns and urban life

Life in the countryside

Religion in Roman Britain

The Romano-British legacy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 23, 2021).

Other Format:

Print version Jackson, Rupert M. The Roman occupation of Britain and its legacy

ISBN:

9781350149410 (online)

OCLC:

1197758479

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.