Roman Britain

by Stanley Ireland

Roman A Sourcebook has established itself as the only comprehensive collection of source material on the subject. It incorporates literary, numismatic and epigraphic evidence for the history of Britain under Roman rule, as well as translations of major literary sources. This new edition includes not only recently discovered material, but also the texts of Caesar’s commentaries on his expeditions to Britain in 55 and 54 BC, as well as relevant sections of Tacitus’ biography of his father-in-law, former governor of Britain. The inclusion of these pivotal texts, which provide the most detailed account of the Romans campaigns in Britain, significantly underlies the volume’s usefulness to all students of Roman Britain. Though most of the material is arranged chronologically, there are also thematic sections on geography, religion and social and economic activity. Each section is prefaced by an introductory note, and the inclusion of illustrations and maps enhances the attractiveness of this updated collection as a teaching tool and a work of reference.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Roman Britain, Ancient History

304 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1986

Reviews

[ben c · Rating 3 out of 5]

..dipping into this in search of reference to IRL....only passing references and generally as you would expect generally negative....
...intersting to note that AFTER the roman legions finally departed what is now mainland uk, the nation is reported to have descended into a state of moral decay and every vice imaginable and

[Alex Cotterill · Rating 3 out of 5]

read the relevant sections of chapters 13 & 15 for my Roman Britain module. Good translations but they all blur into the one as the different passage aren’t really spaced out that much

[P · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Very clear and accessible. No need to fumble endlessly through the classics library - just go to Ireland, Stanley Ireland!