Britannia Romana

Roman Inscriptions and Roman Britain

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, History, Ancient History, Rome, British
Cover of the book Britannia Romana by R. S. O. Tomlin, Oxbow Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: R. S. O. Tomlin ISBN: 9781785707018
Publisher: Oxbow Books Publication: October 31, 2017
Imprint: Oxbow Books Language: English
Author: R. S. O. Tomlin
ISBN: 9781785707018
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Publication: October 31, 2017
Imprint: Oxbow Books
Language: English

Britannia Romana: Roman Inscriptions and Roman Britain is based on the author’s 40 years’ experience of the epigraphy of Roman Britain. It collects 487 inscriptions (mostly on stone, but also on metal, wood, tile and ceramic), the majority from Britain but many from other Roman provinces and Italy, so as to illustrate the history and character of Roman Britain (AD 43–410). Each inscription is presented in the original (in Latin, except for eight in Greek), followed by a translation and informal commentary; they are linked by the narrative which they illustrate, and more than half (236) are accompanied by photographs. All Latin terms in the narrative and commentary are translated and explained. The authordemonstrates his unrivalled ability to read and understand Roman inscriptions and their importance as a source of historical knowledge. They are treated by chronology or theme in 14 chapters. The first eight take the narrative from Claudius’ invasion (AD 43) to the death of the last emperor to attempt the conquest of Britain, Septimius Severus (AD 211). The next four cover the general themes of soldier and civilian, economy and society, government, religion. The last two continue the narrative to the death of the last emperor to rule Roman Britain, Constantine III (AD 411).

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Britannia Romana: Roman Inscriptions and Roman Britain is based on the author’s 40 years’ experience of the epigraphy of Roman Britain. It collects 487 inscriptions (mostly on stone, but also on metal, wood, tile and ceramic), the majority from Britain but many from other Roman provinces and Italy, so as to illustrate the history and character of Roman Britain (AD 43–410). Each inscription is presented in the original (in Latin, except for eight in Greek), followed by a translation and informal commentary; they are linked by the narrative which they illustrate, and more than half (236) are accompanied by photographs. All Latin terms in the narrative and commentary are translated and explained. The authordemonstrates his unrivalled ability to read and understand Roman inscriptions and their importance as a source of historical knowledge. They are treated by chronology or theme in 14 chapters. The first eight take the narrative from Claudius’ invasion (AD 43) to the death of the last emperor to attempt the conquest of Britain, Septimius Severus (AD 211). The next four cover the general themes of soldier and civilian, economy and society, government, religion. The last two continue the narrative to the death of the last emperor to rule Roman Britain, Constantine III (AD 411).

More books from Oxbow Books

Cover of the book Battlespace 1865 by R. S. O. Tomlin
Cover of the book Medicine, Healing and Performance by R. S. O. Tomlin
Cover of the book Not Just for Show by R. S. O. Tomlin
Cover of the book Bosworth 1485 by R. S. O. Tomlin
Cover of the book Neolithic Alepotrypa Cave in the Mani, Greece by R. S. O. Tomlin
Cover of the book Care or Neglect? by R. S. O. Tomlin
Cover of the book Engaging with the Dead by R. S. O. Tomlin
Cover of the book London Under Ground by R. S. O. Tomlin
Cover of the book Wild Harvest by R. S. O. Tomlin
Cover of the book The Bell Beaker Transition in Europe by R. S. O. Tomlin
Cover of the book Connected by the Sea by R. S. O. Tomlin
Cover of the book Ancient Egyptian Furniture Volume III by R. S. O. Tomlin
Cover of the book Rethinking Celtic Art by R. S. O. Tomlin
Cover of the book Clash of Cultures? by R. S. O. Tomlin
Cover of the book Current Research in Egyptology 2011 by R. S. O. Tomlin
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy