Hadrian's Wall (Paperback)

Adrian Goldsworthy

Series: The Landmark Library

(sign in to rate)

List price ~~R337~~ Loot Price R305 Discovery Miles 3 050 You Save R32 (9%)

Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days

Description
Details
Customer Reviews

A beautifully produced account of the history and importance of Hadrian's Wall, by a bestselling author and expert on Ancient Rome. Located at the far-flung and wild edge of the Roman Empire, Hadrian's Wall was constructed by Emperor Hadrian in the 120s AD. Vast in size and stretching from the east to the west coast of the northern part of Britannia, it is the largest monument left by the Roman empire - all the more striking because it lies so far from Rome. Today, it is one of the most visited heritage sites in the country. Yet the story of the Wall is far more than the development of a line of fortifications and the defence of a troublesome imperial frontier. Generation after generation of soldiers served there, with their families as well as traders and other foreign and local civilians in and around the army bases. The glimpses of this vibrant, multinational community in Adrian Goldsworthy's masterly book bring the bare stones to life. Goldsworthy also considers why and how the wall was built, and discusses the fascinating history, afterlife and archaeology of this unique ancient monument.

General

Imprint:	Head of Zeus
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Landmark Library
Release date:	August 2022
Authors:	Adrian Goldsworthy
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-1-80328-810-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > European archaeology > Classical Greek & Roman archaeology Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Promotions
LSN:	1-80328-810-8
Barcode:	9781803288109