Towns in Roman Britain
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| Author | Julian Bennett |
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| Pages | 80 |
Towns in Roman Britain by Julian Bennett
Author: Julian Bennett
Format: Paperback, 15cm x 21cm, 80 pages
Illustrations: B&W
Category: Roman Britain & Archaeology
Towns in Roman Britain by Julian Bennett is an accessible and informative introduction to the origins, growth and decline of urban centres in Roman Britain. This 80-page softback book (15cm x 21cm), illustrated in black and white, explores how Roman towns first emerged in the 1st century AD as part of Rome’s systematic urbanisation of the island, and how these settlements developed, changed and were ultimately abandoned four centuries later.
Drawing on both archaeological and literary evidence, Bennett explains the purpose and structure of Roman towns, covering public buildings, amenities, housing, commerce, industry, religion and social life. The book also examines how towns were organised and administered, making complex concepts accessible for students, history enthusiasts and interested amateurs.
This expanded third edition incorporates insights from over a hundred major excavations carried out since the previous edition, offering up-to-date information along with an enhanced bibliography and gazetteer. A final section provides sites and museums to visit, helping readers explore the remains of Roman towns across Britain.
An ideal companion for those studying Roman Britain, visiting archaeological sites, or seeking to understand how Roman towns shaped the island's landscape and culture.
Contents
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The urbanisation of Britain
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Public buildings and amenities
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Housing and households
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Wealth, commerce and industry
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Religion and religious buildings
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Urban society in Roman Britain
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Change and transformation
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Further reading
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Sites and museums to visit
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Roman names of some places mentioned
On the back cover:
Many of Britain's towns and cities originated in the Roman period, established as part of a systematic programme to urbanise the island. Why imperial Rome initiated this programme is the first of many topics examined in the third edition of this popular introduction to the towns of Roman Britain. Using both archaeological and literary evidence, the author traces their history and development from their genesis in the first century to their gradual decline and then desertion some four hundred years later. Written for the interested amateur and undergraduate student, the book assumes no specialist knowledge of the subject; instead, it explains the terminology and concepts found in other, more detailed works, especially those concerned with how Roman towns were organised and administered. The principal purpose of the book, however, is to explain how the towns of Roman Britain appeared and functioned, and what happened to them during the four centuries of Roman rule. To achieve this aim, this edition has been expanded to take account of the hundred or so major excavations carried out since the last edition appeared, and both the bibliography and gazeteer include the most relevant materials available.