ABSTRACT

From renowned and respected author David Shotter, this updated and expanded edition of Roman Britain offers a concise introduction to this period, drawing on the wealth of recent scholarship to explain the progress of the Romans and their objectives in conquering Britain.

Key topics discussed include:

* the Roman conquest of Britain
* the evolution of the frontier with Scotland
* the infrastructure the Romans put in place
* the place of religion in Roman Britain.

Taking account of recent research, this second edition includes an expanded bibliography and a number of new plates which illustrate the various aspects of the Roman occupation of Britain.

chapter | 5 pages

Introduction

chapter | 10 pages

Rome and britain

chapter | 19 pages

The roman conquest of britain

chapter | 18 pages

The evolution of the frontier

chapter | 14 pages

‘Becoming different without knowing it'

Economy and society in roman britain

chapter | 16 pages

The later years