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LoC No.: 17031911
Title: The Towns of Roman Britain
Note: Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Ron Swanson
Summary: "The Towns of Roman Britain" by J. O. Bevan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the towns established during the Roman occupation of Britain, exploring their significance, layout, and the remnants that testify to their past. The author aims to create a compelling guide for readers interested in the early history and archaeological findings of these ancient urban centers. The opening of the work presents the author's reflections on the complexity and depth of Roman Britain's history, acknowledging the limitations of his research while expressing hope to inspire future scholars. It outlines the scope of the book, indicating a focus on towns rather than isolated settlements or military camps. Bevan emphasizes the importance of the towns as centers of commerce, culture, and defense, and mentions how the Roman influence transformed Britain’s landscape and societal structure. This sets a foundation for further exploration of specific towns and their archaeological significance throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bevan, J. O. (James Oliver), 1843-1930
EBook No.: 33059
Published: Jul 3, 2010
Downloads: 167
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Antiquities, Roman
Subject: Cities and towns -- Great Britain
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17031911
Title: The Towns of Roman Britain
Note: Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Ron Swanson
Summary: "The Towns of Roman Britain" by J. O. Bevan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the towns established during the Roman occupation of Britain, exploring their significance, layout, and the remnants that testify to their past. The author aims to create a compelling guide for readers interested in the early history and archaeological findings of these ancient urban centers. The opening of the work presents the author's reflections on the complexity and depth of Roman Britain's history, acknowledging the limitations of his research while expressing hope to inspire future scholars. It outlines the scope of the book, indicating a focus on towns rather than isolated settlements or military camps. Bevan emphasizes the importance of the towns as centers of commerce, culture, and defense, and mentions how the Roman influence transformed Britain’s landscape and societal structure. This sets a foundation for further exploration of specific towns and their archaeological significance throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bevan, J. O. (James Oliver), 1843-1930
EBook No.: 33059
Published: Jul 3, 2010
Downloads: 167
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Antiquities, Roman
Subject: Cities and towns -- Great Britain
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.