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Roman Britain: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
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Roman Britain: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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For four centuries Britain was an integral part of the Roman
Empire, a political system stretching from Turkey to Portugal and
from the Red Sea to the Tyne and beyond. Its involvement with Rome
started long before the Conquest launched by the Emperor Claudius
in 43 AD, and it continued to be a part of the Roman world for some
time after the final break with Roman rule. Bringing together
archaeological investigation and historical scholarship, Peter
Salway explores some of the key issues arising from this period in
Britain's history, discussing the question of identity at this time
and analysing the importance of widespread literacy in Roman
Britain. Covering the period from Julius Caesar's first forays into
Britain and Claudius' subsequent conquest, as well as Britain under
the later Roman Empire, Salway outlines the key events of this time
period, providing a focus on society in Roman Britain, and offering
a thoughtful consideration of the aftermath of Roman rule. In the
new edition of this Very Short Introduction, Peter Salway makes a
number of essential updates in light of recent research in the
area. He looks at issues of ethnicity, 'Britishness', and
post-colonialism, provides alternative theories to the end of the
Roman period in Britain, and draws parallels between the history of
Roman Britain and a wide range of other periods, territories, and
themes, including the modern experience of empires and national
stereotypes. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series
from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost
every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to
get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine
facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make
interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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