The Roman Era ― The British Isles, 55 Bc-Ad 410

This accessible and interesting history presents seven specially commissioned narrative chapters which explore a time when the British Isles entered history and archaeology and written sources combine. Drawing on both types of evidence, the contributions examine the transformation of Britain from 55 BC to AD 61, the defeat of Boudicca through to the 3rd century, the 4th century and beyond, culture and social relations in the Roman province, the human impact on the landscape, life on and beyond the frontier. Salway's conclusion gathers together the themes in order to discuss the Romanisation of Britain, its people and government, its religion and society, and its place within the empire. Each chapter is clearly structured and note-free. The book concludes with a chronology and lists for further reading. Contributors: Peter Salway, T W Potter, Michael Fulford, P J Casey, Janet Huskinson, Richard Hingley and David Miles, David J Breeze.