At the time of the Roman invasions of 55 and 54 B.C. Britain was still in the late Iron Age, inhabited by Celtic tribes whose ancestors has emigrated centuries before from the Danube basin. They had been the dominant race throughout Europe before Rome began her conquests beyond Italy.
In 61 B.C., when the city state of Rome ruled the whole of Italy and much of the Mediterranean seaboard, the Senate appointed General Caius Julius Caesar to be Governor of transAlpine Goal (France). Within four years he had conquered the whole area.
This illustrated guide examines the impact on British life of the great Roman civilization, from the arrival of the forces of Julius Caesar until the Romans departed. It includes a gazetteer of places to visit.
Contents:
Britains Before the Romans
Invasion and Conquest
The Roman Army in Britain
Camps and Forts
Roads
Towns and Urbanization
Hadrian's Wall
Farms and Villas
Leisure
Fashion and Food
Religion
Decline and Fall
The Legacy
Places to Visit
Review:A short but sweet introduction to the invasion of Britain by the Romans and life during the Roman occupation. Do not expect this book to cover the topic in full, it is just a guide. The book is written in a simple and easy to read style, also it is very visual. Therefore I think it is a must read for children in primary school, but it is definitely a must for all teachers". - Reviewer, Amazon.co.uk
