Edition |
1997
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Publication |
Oxford, Hamlyn, 1995.
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Description |
48pBlack Spine
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Series |
History of Britain
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Summary/Abstract |
The Romans ruled much of the British Isles for 400 years, from AD 43 until the early 400s. They built towns and roads, houses and hypocausts, palaces and forts and introduced the Roman way of life to the Celtic people of Britain. This book tells the story of the greatest people, events and achievements of Roman Britain.
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Contents |
Timechart
Introduction
Before the Romans
Celtic everyday life
A miltary hill-fort
Caesar's army invades
The conquest of Claudius
The Britons revolt
The Romans take control
The Roman army
Britain becomes Roman
The edge of the Empire
Roads and transport
Trade and Industry
Towns of Roman Britain
Houses and Homes
Family life
Palaces and country houses
Cooking and eating
Gods and religion
Roman Britain ends
Famous people of Roman times
British tribes and Roman emperors
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Standard Number |
0600580865 Pb.
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