An Imperial Possession: Britain in the Roman Empire, 54 BC

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE An Imperial Possession by David Mattingly A narrative history of Roman Britain. From the rebellious chiefs and druids who led native British resistance, to the experiences of the Roman military leaders in this remote, dangerous outpost of Europe, it explores the reality of life in occupied Britain within the context of the shifting fortunes of the Roman Empire. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A magnificent work of resurrrectionism Tom Holland, SpectatorPart of the Penguin History of Britain series, An Imperial Possession is the first major narrative history of Roman Britain for a generation. David Mattingly draws on a wealth of new findings and knowledge to cut through the myths and misunderstandings that so commonly surround our beliefs about this period. From the rebellious chiefs and druids who led native British resistance, to the experiences of the Roman military leaders in this remote, dangerous outpost of Europe, this book explores the reality of life in occupied Britain within the context of the shifting fortunes of the Roman Empire. Notes Subtitled, Britain In The Roman Empire, 54 BC - AD 409. It describes a remote province that needed a heavy military presence to keep its subjects in order. Author Biography David Mattingly is Professor of Roman Archaeology at the University of Leicester Review ? They came, they saw and they definitely conquered. David Mattingly has taken a refreshing look at what it meant for the Britons.? ?"The Times" (London) They came, they saw and they definitely conquered. David Mattingly has taken a refreshing look at what it meant for the Britons. "The Times" (London)a They came, they saw and they definitely conquered. David Mattingly has taken a refreshing look at what it meant for the Britons.a a"The Times" (London) Long Description The definitive history of Roman Britain In the first major narative history of the subject in more than a generation, David Mattingly brings life in Britain during four hundred years of Roman domination into vivid relief. Drawing on a wealth of new research and cutting through the myths and misunderstandings that commonly surround most perceptions of Roman Britain, "An Imperial Possession" describes a remote and culturally diverse province that required a heavy military presence both to keep its subjects in order and to exploit its resources for the empire. With his wonderful addition to the Penguin History of Britain series, aMattingly shows . . . just how interesting life could be on the outer fringes of the Roman Empirea ("The Sunday Telegraph"). Review Quote They came, they saw and they definitely conquered. David Mattingly has taken a refreshing look at what it meant for the Britons. Details ISBN0140148221 Author David Mattingly Short Title IMPERIAL POSSESSION Series Penguin History of Britain Language English ISBN-10 0140148221 ISBN-13 9780140148220 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle Britain in the Roman Empire, 54 BC - AD 409 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780140148220 Series Number 1 UK Release Date 2007-07-26 Pages 640 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-07-26 Alternative 9780141903859 DEWEY 941 Illustrations BW integrated Audience General NZ Release Date 2007-07-25 AU Release Date 2007-07-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:145049608;

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