The Roman Wall by J. Collingwood Bruce
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| Author | Bruce, J. Collingwood (John Collingwood), 1805-1892 |
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| LoC No. | 02012620 |
| Title |
The Roman Wall A historical, topographical, and descriptive account of the barrier of the lower isthmus, extending from the Tyne to the Solway, deduced from numerous personal surveys |
| Credits |
Produced by KD Weeks, deaurider, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Roman Wall" by J. Collingwood Bruce is a historical and descriptive account written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the famous Roman Wall that once protected southern Britain from northern tribes, exploring its historical context, structure, and cultural significance. Bruce's aim is to provide a comprehensive guide accessible to readers without specialized knowledge in archaeology. At the start of the text, the author reflects on the enduring interest and historical importance of the Roman Wall, emphasizing its significance as a monument to Roman might and its implications for early British history. He acknowledges previous scholarly works on the topic but presents his work as a more approachable introduction, offering personal observations from multiple visits along the Wall and highlighting various artifacts and illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding of Roman Britain. Bruce sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the Wall’s construction, its role in Roman military strategy, and its eventual decline, drawing readers into the rich tapestry of Britain's ancient past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Antiquities, Roman |
| Subject | Walls, Roman -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50364 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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