The Work of Giants. Stone and Quarrying in Roman Britain

Pearson, Andrew

ISBN 10: 0752435914 / ISBN 13: 9780752435916

Edité par Tempus, Stroud, Gloucestershire, 2006

With b/w & coloured plates, maps & illustrations. Slight shelfwear. ; Octavo ; 160 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur LCB61402

Synopsis :

Roman society demanded stone on an unprecedented scale, and the province of Britannia was no exception. Indeed, widespread building in masonry is one of the that distinguishes the Roman period in Britain from preceding eras, and from the so called 'Dark Ages' that followed. Quarrying was an essential part of this phenomenon, providing materials for military, civil and private structures, often on a massive scale.

The ruins of Roman buildings continue to evoke intense interest and study. However, the extraction and supply of rock, which underpinned ancient construction in Britain, is a much-neglected subject. This book attempts to redress the balance, offering a portrait of quarrying in Britannia. It outlines the historical development of stone use in the province and describes the products, organisation and people associated with the industry. This is a practical study that embraces all aspects of the subject, from procurement at the rock face through to the transport of stone to the building site.

À propos de l?auteur:

ANDREW PEARSON followed a first degree in History with an MA and PhD in Archaeology at Reading University. He has since worked as a Project Officer with the Hertfordshire and Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trusts and is now a freelance consultant and lecturer. He has published a number of articles in academic journals and is the author of The Roman Shore Forts.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Work of Giants. Stone and Quarrying in ...
Éditeur : Tempus, Stroud, Gloucestershire
Date d'édition : 2006
Reliure : Original decorated wrappers
Etat : Fine
Edition : First Paperback Edition.