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Some of the Roman Remains in England (Classic Reprint): Read Before the American Antiquarian Society, at Its Annual Meeting in Worcester, October 24, 1906 - Couverture souple

Green, Samuel Swett

 
9781333437312: Some of the Roman Remains in England (Classic Reprint): Read Before the American Antiquarian Society, at Its Annual Meeting in Worcester, October 24, 1906

Synopsis

Discover a compact, scholarly tour of Roman Britain through its surviving remains. This concise essay surveys major sites and the evidence they offer about life under Roman rule, with a focus on how cities were planned, defended, and used.

This edition draws together descriptions of key towns such as Silchester, Uriconium, and Caerwent, along with notes on walls, gates, streets, and public buildings. It also touches on the tools and sources historians rely on, including archaeology journals and ancient inscriptions, to illuminate the Roman presence in Britain. While the author plans deeper treatment of religion and Romanization, the work provides a clear, curated overview suitable for students and general readers interested in Roman Britain.


  • Vivid site sketches of walls, gates, streets, and urban layouts in major towns.

  • Insights into Roman architecture and urban defense, including fortifications and amphitheatres.

  • Discussion of how historians gather evidence from inscriptions, artefacts, and excavation reports.

  • A concise bibliography guiding further study of Roman Britain and its monuments.



Ideal for readers of Roman history, archaeology, and British antiquities who want a focused primer plus pointers for deeper study.

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