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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 1993-12-02
- Pages
- 576
- ISBN
- 9780198229841
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198229844
ISBN-13
9780198229841
eBay Product ID (ePID)
91646
Product Key Features
Book Title
Oxford Illustrated History of Roman Britain
Number of Pages
576 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Archaeology, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Europe / Great Britain / General
Publication Year
1993
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Philosophy, Social Science, History
Book Series
Oxford Illustrated Histories Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.6 in
Item Weight
59.6 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
93-012951
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
'the book is of course concerned with all of Roman Britain and itdescribes it in an easily readable style enlivened with much anecdotal detailand a very general array of illustrations in both colour and black and white ...Anyone interested in this colourful period in British history would find thebook absorbing.'Alan Cameron, Lloyds List, 'a book that should be of interest to the traveller with an interest inexcavation as well as anyone seeking the most comprehensive study ofRoman-British life, from before Caesar to the coming of the Saxons'Reg Little, Oxford Times, 'It is not a scrap overpriced by the standards of today, for ProfessorPeter Salway has brought crisply together the chronological story and given us astate-of-the-art picture of what is known of the economy, lifestyles, buildingsand religion in Roman Britain. Generously illustrated and weighing some threeand a half pounds.'The Countryman, 'beautifully produced ... His perspective is firmly empire-wide, and his emphasis firmly on Britannia's contribution to, and influence on, the Roman world. Peter Salway's book, with its many splendid illustrations and approachable style, likewise captures the feel of life in Roman Britain.There will be new discoveries; but this is a book that will surely stand the test of time.'Times Literary Supplement, 'Reading this admirable book, with its abundance of arguments this way and that, can be unsettling. It shows how rocky our accepted ideas of history can be. With its wealth of detail, often open to different interpretations, about life in Roman Britain, it almost puts the reader, bemused andfascinated, in the position of actually living that life.'Michael Wharton, London Evening Standard, 'Reading this admirable book, with its abundance of arguments this way andthat, can be unsettling. It shows how rocky our accepted ideas of history canbe. With its wealth of detail, often open to different interpretations, aboutlife in Roman Britain, it almost puts the reader, bemused and fascinated, in theposition of actually living that life.'Michael Wharton, London Evening Standard, 'This is a lavishly illustrated book including many photographs that have not been published before ... This book is a must for all teachers at Key Stage 3 and at the price it is a real bargain.'Richard Brown, Teaching History, April 1994, 'beautifully produced ... His perspective is firmly empire-wide, and hisemphasis firmly on Britannia's contribution to, and influence on, the Romanworld. Peter Salway's book, with its many splendid illustrations andapproachable style, likewise captures the feel of life in Roman Britain. Therewill be new discoveries; but this is a book that will surely stand the test oftime.'Times Literary Supplement, 'It is not a scrap overpriced by the standards of today, for Professor Peter Salway has brought crisply together the chronological story and given us a state-of-the-art picture of what is known of the economy, lifestyles, buildings and religion in Roman Britain. Generously illustrated andweighing some three and a half pounds.'The Countryman, 'One could not ask for a more meticulous or scholarly assessment of whatBritain meant to the Romans, or Rome to Britons, than Peter Salway's monumentalstudy.'Frederic Raphael, The Sunday Times, 'Much is related to Roman remains and archaeological discoveries, makingthem more meaningful and bringing the occupation, especially in such places asYork, more alive. Though written for the general reader, students and scholarswill find it interesting and enlightening.'Yorkshire Gazette and Herald, 'the book is of course concerned with all of Roman Britain and it describes it in an easily readable style enlivened with much anecdotal detail and a very general array of illustrations in both colour and black and white ... Anyone interested in this colourful period in British history wouldfind the book absorbing.'Alan Cameron, Lloyds List, 'highly illustrated account of the Roman occupation ... This is not just a book about the conquest and its effects, but also about life under Roman rule.'Bill Spence, Yorkshire Gazette and Herald, 'a book that should be of interest to the traveller with an interest in excavation as well as anyone seeking the most comprehensive study of Roman-British life, from before Caesar to the coming of the Saxons'Reg Little, Oxford Times, 'Much is related to Roman remains and archaeological discoveries, making them more meaningful and bringing the occupation, especially in such places as York, more alive. Though written for the general reader, students and scholars will find it interesting and enlightening.'Yorkshire Gazette and Herald, 'This is a lavishly illustrated book including many photographs that havenot been published before ... This book is a must for all teachers at Key Stage3 and at the price it is a real bargain.'Richard Brown, Teaching History, April 1994, 'One could not ask for a more meticulous or scholarly assessment of what Britain meant to the Romans, or Rome to Britons, than Peter Salway's monumental study.'Frederic Raphael, The Sunday Times, 'highly illustrated account of the Roman occupation ... This is not just abook about the conquest and its effects, but also about life under Roman rule.'Bill Spence, Yorkshire Gazette and Herald, 'a complete rewrite of his 1981 edition ... With superb pictures, it is a give-away at L25 ... superbly readable ... splendid witness to the vivacity and accessibility of the latest work on this exciting period.'Peter Jones, Sunday Telegraph, 'a complete rewrite of his 1981 edition ... With superb pictures, it is agive-away at L25 ... superbly readable ... splendid witness to the vivacity andaccessibility of the latest work on this exciting period.'Peter Jones, Sunday Telegraph
Dewey Edition
20
Dewey Decimal
936.2
Synopsis
In The Oxford Illustrated History of Roman Britain, noted classical historian Peter Salway provides a rich account of Britain's centuries under Roman rule. Britain, Salway writes, was a place of fascination for the Romans--a fascination he brings to life with hundreds of beautiful illustrations and a thorough, authoritative narrative. Before and even after the first contact with the Britons, the author writes, the Romans thought of the British Isles as an exotic place at the edge of the world, across the only ocean they knew. Salway introduces us to what is known of the pre-Roman Britons, and deftly describes Julius Caesar's dramatic expeditions in 55 and 54 B.C; in the years that followed, new contacts grew between the Romans and the inhabitants of this strange island. Salway's comprehensive narrative blends together the changing politics and ways of life of the native Britons, the climactic conquest under Claudius and the subsequent, often violent consolidation, and the place of the new province in Imperial affairs. Time and time again, he notes, this distant part of the Roman Empire demanded the finest military commanders and vast expenditures for fortifications and development. He explores the process of urbanization, as British aristocrats adapted to Roman norms, and such issues as the changing religion (with the spread of first Roman cults and then Christianity). He carefully integrates the story of Roman Britain into the story of the Empire itself, showing the close attention the emperors paid to British affairs, and the interventions in imperial politics by the legions stationed there. Salway draws on the latest archeological finds, thoughtfully assessing the evidence and weaving it into his seamless narrative. Of course, The Oxford Illustrated History of Roman Britain features hundreds of outstanding photographs and diagrams--all chosen to offer fresh insight into this distant period. Archeological sites, artifacts, coins, reconstructions, present day settings, and much more appear in both black and white and full color photographs, with informative captions by the author. Highly authoritative and highly readable, this volume brings alive the classical past of a familiar part of today's world., This lavishly illustrated book presents the most authoritative history of Roman Britain ever published for the general reader. Written by an established expert in the field, the narrative starts before the invasions of Julius Caesar and finishes in the fifth century AD with the end of Roman rule and the subsequent collapse of society in Britain. Based on the latest research, the book examines every aspect of life in Roman Britain, from the first Roman contacts, through the conquest, the Imperial crisis and recovery, to Britain and the world in the fifth century. Separate thematic chapters on the economy, religion and society, and the historical geography of town and country are all seen in the context of the wider Roman world. Over 350 illustrations complement the broad-ranging text. In addition to showing classic examples of Romano-British archaeology, there are a number of illustrations of spectacular recent discoveries, which have never previously been published., Noted classical historian Peter Salway provides a rich account of Britain's centuries under Roman rule. Salway notes that Britain was a place of fascination for the Romans--a fascination he brings to life with hundreds of beautiful illustrations and a thorough, authoritative narrative. 24 pages of color plates; halftones and line drawings., In The Oxford Illustrated History of Roman Britain , noted classical historian Peter Salway provides a rich account of Britain's centuries under Roman rule. Britain, Salway writes, was a place of fascination for the Romans--a fascination he brings to life with hundreds of beautiful illustrations and a thorough, authoritative narrative. Before and even after the first contact with the Britons, the author writes, the Romans thought of the British Isles as an exotic place at the edge of the world, across the only ocean they knew. Salway introduces us to what is known of the pre-Roman Britons, and deftly describes Julius Caesar's dramatic expeditions in 55 and 54 B.C; in the years that followed, new contacts grew between the Romans and the inhabitants of this strange island. Salway's comprehensive narrative blends together the changing politics and ways of life of the native Britons, the climactic conquest under Claudius and the subsequent, often violent consolidation, and the place of the new province in Imperial affairs. Time and time again, he notes, this distant part of the Roman Empire demanded the finest military commanders and vast expenditures for fortifications and development. He explores the process of urbanization, as British aristocrats adapted to Roman norms, and such issues as the changing religion (with the spread of first Roman cults and then Christianity). He carefully integrates the story of Roman Britain into the story of the Empire itself, showing the close attention the emperors paid to British affairs, and the interventions in imperial politics by the legions stationed there. Salway draws on the latest archeological finds, thoughtfully assessing the evidence and weaving it into his seamless narrative. Of course, The Oxford Illustrated History of Roman Britain features hundreds of outstanding photographs and diagrams--all chosen to offer fresh insight into this distant period. Archeological sites, artifacts, coins, reconstructions, present day settings, and much more appear in both black and white and full color photographs, with informative captions by the author. Highly authoritative and highly readable, this volume brings alive the classical past of a familiar part of today's world.
LC Classification Number
DA145.S257 1993
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- a***n (51)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (96)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.