Roman Britain: A New History

(Paperback, Revised Edition)

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For this revised edition the text, illustrations and bibliography have been updated to incorporate new research and recent discoveries, including the Frome Hoard, the largest Roman coin hoard ever found in Britain, evidence at Silchester of possible lavish building work after the Boudican revolt, the thirty decapitated male skeletons found in York - possibly the victims of a massacre - as well as the magnificent Crosby Garrett parade helmet.

Reviews

'Popular history at its best' - Contemporary Review
'Lucid and engaging should take pride of place on the bookshelf of specialists and non-specialists interested in Roman Britain' - Minerva
'Strikes a good balance between history and archaeology both an enjoyable read and a good starting point for further reading and research' - Oxbow Book News

Author Bio

Guy de la Bdoyre 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.