The Romans Who Shaped Britain

Sam Moorhead, David Stuttard

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Thames & Hudson
01 September 2016

History; European history; Classical history & classical civilisation; Social & cultural history

Roman Britain was created not by impersonal historical forces, but by men and women, each driven by ambition, aspiration and passion. The Romans Who Shaped Britain explores the narrative of Britannia through the lives of its emperors, commanders, governors, officials and rebels. This rich cast of characters includes some, such as Caesar, Agricola and Boudica, who may be familiar; and others, such as Carausius, Magnentius or Valentinus, who deserve to be more so. Their lives and actions are set against the backdrop of an evolving landscape, in which Iron Age shrines were being replaced by marble temples, industrial-scale factories and granaries were springing up across the countryside and a triumphal arch towered into the Kent sky to mark Rome's domination. Fast-moving, vivid and compelling, The Romans Who Shaped Britain, by setting out the story as a single narrative, above all reminds us of the truly epic nature of the history of Britannia.

By: Sam Moorhead, David Stuttard
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 270g
ISBN: 9780500292600
ISBN 10: 0500292604
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 September 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: Re-imagining Roman Britain * 1. To Boldly Go * 2. Elephants and Castles * 3. Revolt * 4. Shock and Awe v. Hearts and Minds * 5. The Limits of the World * 6. Band of Brothers * 7. The Scourge of Scotland * 8. The Britannic Empire * 9. Blessed Isle * 10. Turmoil * 11. Meltdown * 12. Praying for the Coming of the Once and Future King

Reviews for The Romans Who Shaped Britain

'A lively story ... offers a wonderful gallery of later characters' - Mary Beard, Sunday Times 'An engaging, thought-provoking and often entertaining read ... very compelling ... a must for those who are bored by (or feel they know everything about our Roman heritage' - BBC History Magazine