Roman Conquests: Britain
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Key title in the well-received Roman Conquests series.
Le Dr Simon Elliot explore la riche tapisserie de la présence militaire durant l'occupation romaine de la Grande-Bretagne, particulièrement dans le Sud-Est. Son travail offre une exploration académique mais accessible du choc des cultures et des subtilités stratégiques de l'époque. En synthétisant les preuves archéologiques avec la documentation historique, Elliot fournit une compréhension nuancée de la vie au sein des provinces romaines. Les lecteurs découvriront un récit captivant qui éclaire une période charnière de l'histoire britannique.
Key title in the well-received Roman Conquests series.
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