Roman Britain - H. H. Scullard
outpost of the Empire
KORTE INHOUD
What was life really like in Roman Britain? In this short history Professor Scullard combines classical scholarship with important archaeological discoveries to provide some vivid answers: a solider on Hadrian's Wall writes home for warm underwear; a York wine importer makes his connection in Bordeaux; a London forger hides his coin molds in a crevice in the wall; an optician scribbles prescriptions for sore eyes; curses and blessings fly; bets are placed and vows fulfilled. On another level, the native religions interpenetrate with their imported Roman equivalents; exotic oriental sects flourish; the imperial cult gradually becomes a symbol of status rather than of slavery; Christianity and paganism share the same wall space in country villas. Most importantly, perhaps, there is the establishment of the city as a context for the development of individual life. For this was Rome's gift, and it provided the focus for Britain's continuing national story. Book jacket.
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1979Uitgever: Thames and Hudson192 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 0500450196ISBN-13: 9780500450192Koop dit boek tweedehands
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London, 1979. 1st ed. 192p. Richly ills.(line drawings and B&W photographs). Hard bound with dust wrps. Cover gilt stamped. Spine gilt titled. Nice copy. [Antiquarian] [Auteur: SCULLARD, H.H.,] [Uitgever: Thames and Hudson] [Jaar: 1979] [Titel: Roman Britain. Outpost of the Empire.]
