Hadrian's Wall Archaeology and History at the Limit of Rome's Empire

Built around AD122, Hadrian's Wall was guarded by the Roman army for over three centuries and has left an indelible mark on the landscape of northern Britain. It was a wonder of the ancient world and is a World Heritage Site. Written by a leading archaeologist who has excavated widely on the Wall, this is an authoritative yet accessible treatment of the archaeological evidence. The book explains why the expansion of the Roman empire ground to a halt in remote northern Britain, how the Wall came to be built and the purpose it was intended to serve. It is not a guidebook to the remains, but an introduction to the Wall and the soldiers and civilians, men, women and children, who once peopled the abandoned ruins visited by tourists today.

ISBN:	9780719818158
Publisher:	The Crowood Press
Imprint:	Robert Hale
Published date:	25 Oct 2019
DEWEY:	936.288
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	224
Weight:	814g
Height:	197mm
Width:	253mm
Spine width:	19mm

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