Roman Britain - Softcover

Todd, Malcolm

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0006863639 ISBN 13: 9780006863632

Verlag: Fontana Press, 1997

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Malcolm Todd's incisive study of the Roman province of Britannia charts its history from the conquest of the first century AD, through its heyday in the fourth century to the end of Roman administration in the early fifth century. Drawing upon the latest historical and archeological evidence, he outlines the new developments in law, agriculture, urbanization, coinage, manufacturing industry, art and architecture which the Romans instigated in Britain. Although almost swept away by the Anglo-Saxon conquest, Malcolm Todd demonstrates the extent to which the Roman legacy played a vital part in the development of medieval and modern Britain.

"Malcolm Todd has written a very readable short history, with the needs of students in mind, and he contributes a number of valuable new ideas and perspectives... the early chapters contain great insight... [while] his chapters on the last stages of Roman Britain are probably the best in the book. There has been much new understanding of the fifth century, and he leads us through it all with zest. For a concise account of the events and developments during the four centuries of Roman Britain, this book will be found both useful and stimulating."
S.S.FRERE, 'Times Literary Supplement'.

"A balanced readable and reliable introduction to the subject which may be commended safely to students of Roman Britain who require an outline history, as well as to historians of antiquity who wish to clarify a remote corner of the Roman Empire."
A.R.BIRLEY, 'American Historical Review'

"Greatly to be welcomed. 'Roman Britain' is clear, well-informed, up-to-date and readable... Todd excels in the historical use of archeological material... in general, it is remarkable how much useful information and illustration Todd has packed into his work, which deserves a wide readership."
NICHOLAS PURCELL, 'English Historical Review'.

"Clear and scholarly."
TOM CARFE, 'Times Educational Supplement'.

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• Verlag: Fontana Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0006863639
• ISBN 13: 9780006863632
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 336