- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Mar 28 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0500051402
- ISBN-13: 978-0500051405
- Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 18.4 x 3.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.3 Kg
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #568,821 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
In this lively, authoritative account of a crucial period in our country's history, Guy de la Bedoyere the popular face of Romano-British archaeological studies puts the Roman conquest and occupation within the larger context of Romano-British society and how it functioned. With nearly 300 illustrations and dramatic aerial views of Roman sites, and brimming with the very latest research and discoveries, "Roman Britain" will delight and inform all those with an interest in this seminal epoch of British history.
About the Author
Guy de la Bedoyere is a frequent contributor to television programmes on archaeology and popular history. Among his other books are Hadrian's Wall - History and Guide, The Golden Age of Roman Britain and A Companion to Roman Britain.
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4.4 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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Fascinating period, Jan 30 2007
By Chris Sterling "Castle maven" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Roman Britain A New History (Hardcover)
I purchased this as a gift but much enjoyed going through and reading chunks of it before giving it. While I have seen many of the places discussed, that's not a requirement to enjoy this combination of good writing and modern publishing which can use run-of-color throughout. The author does a fine job of melding the physical remains of today with the long period (nearly 400 years) of Roman occupation of Britain. And it's not all about soldiers and fighting either--much of the book is given over to everyday life in Roman Britain, both by the small and wealthy elite and the far more numerous but individually forgotten common people. This is a fine example to show how history can be anything but dry and boring---the author does a good job communicating his enthusiam for his subject.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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An average, but incredibly beautiful book, about a fascinating period, Dec 12 2008
By N. Gill "historo-phillopic" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Roman Britain A New History (Hardcover)
I like Bedoyere. His introduction sets the stage for the book in a fine way. His reminder that perhaps archaeology is not as infallible as many these days would like to believe is both welcome and the sign of a well-balanced historian. The book deals first with the history of the period of Roman occupation of Britain and then with social aspects of this era. The first half is sometimes dry and gets bogged down in facts and counter-facts. The second half is a great improvement and one gets an excellent picture of what Roman life in a frontier province could be like. His evidence is up to date, and includes information on the stadium unearthed in 2005. Bedoyere's style is uninteresting, and his work is nothing groundbreaking, but this goes by unnoticed because of the illustrations and the great interest he takes in the period. He is not afraid of making didactic points now and again, and occasionally draws comparisons between our world and its attitudes and the Roman world. Whether he's right or wrong in his conclusions, this is the sign of a good historian and I would encourage him to further develop this aspect of his work. Additionally, the fabulous presentation he gives by way of colorful maps, drawings and pictures are reason enough to buy this book. Pictures, especially to the student of history, are indeed worth a thousand words, and in this respect the book far exceeds expectations.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
NEW ACCOUNT OF ROMAN BRITAIN, Sep 27 2007
By Kay's Husband - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Roman Britain A New History (Hardcover)
Whenever encountering a quality book published by Thames & Hudson, I will always take note of it. The swirling dolphins on the spine generally indicate a very good quality book for the money.Until I purchased a copy of this book last year (2006) the only meaningful book on my shelves was ROMAN BRITAIN by Salway but the addition of this beautiful book rivals that from 1993 issued by Peter Salway.
Though this book is a bit smaller in overall size than the Salway book, it has as many pages and is loaded with both photographs and color illustrations, 285 illustrations and 75 color. Covering multitude of subjects from conquering and garrisoning, to town building and administration, to people, places, and religion, this is a wonderful book. It would be difficult to choose which book, this one or the Salway, is the better.
If a reader has any interest in this period, then this is a book he/she may want to at the very least browse through.
Semper Fi.
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