{"product_id":"roman-england","title":"Roman England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSecond Hand (Hardcover)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulius Caesar's conquest of Britain brought 400 turbulent years of occupation by a foreign power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impact of civilized Rome on the barbaric and tribal British was dramatic and far reaching and despite constant threats of insurrection, the Romans left their mark on the landscape of this cold and inhospitable corner of their empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDividing England into six regional areas, John Burke vividly reconstructs the Romano-British way of life and reveals a wealth of Roman sites, remains and treasures that can be seen today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany English towns originated as Roman provincial centres and contain fascinating reminders of those early days, from fragments of Roman walls to complete bathhouses. Stretches of the original roads still exist that formed part of the elaborate and brilliantly engineered network that linked the towns and provided the basis for our modern system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rugged fortresses of Hadrian's Wall are to against defend the outer limits their struggle territory a stirring reminder of the Roman of the northern barbarian hordes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the south of England, were life was more settled, many fine villas have been excavated, whose elegant buildings and gardens and splendid mosaic pavements are a potent evocation of the sophisticated lifestyle enjoyed by the upper eschalons of\u003cbr\u003ethe Romano-British society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaps, reconstructions and photographs help to create a real sense of Roman England, and full details are provided on how to get to the most interesting sites. All those  eager to rediscover England's past will find this book an indispensable travel companion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Burke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43069184311465,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/9518\/0962\/files\/burke.jpg?v=1684561049","url":"https:\/\/roseyravelstonbooks.com.au\/products\/roman-england","provider":"RoseyRavelston Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}