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Roman Britain: A new history by Guy de la Bédoyère (Thames and Hudson, 2006) £24.95
In this lively, authoritative account, Guy de la Bédoyère puts the Roman conquest and occupation in the larger context of Romano-British society and how it functioned. Contains nearly 300 illustrations and dramatic aerial views of Roman sites, and brimming with the very latest research and discoveries.
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Pottery in Roman Britain by Guy de la Bédoyère (Shire Archaeology, 2000) £5.99
Time Team regular Guy de la Bédoyère provides an easy-to-follow guide to pottery in Roman Britain, allowing for quick identification of the common and not-so-common finds.
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Companion to Roman Britain by Guy de la Bédoyère (Tempus, 1999) hardback £25
This book is a comprehensive compilation of historical and epigraphic facts about Roman Britain and seeks to set the record straight about where facts end and opinions begin. Includes a complete breakdown of all military units, when and where they were stationed and so on, together with details of buildings, officials, administration and the first full list of the Gods of Roman Britain.
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A History of Roman Britain by Peter Salway (Oxford Paperbacks, 2004) £10.99
From the invasions of Julius Caesar to the unexpected end of Roman rule in the early fifth century AD and the subsequent collapse of society in Britain, this is the most authoritative and comprehensive account of Roman Britain ever published for the general reader. Peter Salway's book takes into account the latest research, including exciting discoveries of recent years.
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Roman Britain by Martin Millett (English Heritage, 2005) £14.99
Archaeologist Martin Millett examines the latest archaeological and historical sources to help us to understand the cultural, social and economic effects of 400 years of Roman rule.
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Imperial Possession: Britain in the Roman empire 54BC-AD409 by David Mattingly (Allen Lane History, 2006) £30
The centuries when Britain was under Roman occupation have always had a contradictory reputation. Generations of British readers were brought up to approve of the Roman empire as the model for their own empire, but equally it was embarrassingly clear that within the Roman empire Britain itself was merely an unattractive exploitation colony. David Mattingly's book draws on a wealth of new research to recreate this colonial Britain: a rebellious, disadvantaged place needing heavy garrisoning and highly vulnerable to political change in Rome.
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The Landscape of Roman Britain by Ken and Petra Dark (Sutton, 1998) paperback £10.99
The authors analyse and interpret archaeological evidence of rural life in Roman Britain and provide an overview of Romano-British agriculture, the impact of Roman towns and that of human and industrial activity on the landscape.
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Life in Roman Britain by Joan Alcock (Batsford/English Heritage, 1996) paperback £15.99
An excellent social history of life in Roman Britain covering food and drink, clothing, recreation, administration and religion. Richly illustrated.
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An Atlas of Roman Britain by Barri Jones and David Mattingly (Blackwell, 1993, 2001 edition) hardback £35
An amazing accumulation of archaeological evidence has been used to map every aspect of Roman life on a countrywide scale, including the distribution of Roman forts, towns, villas, potteries and quarries. Lots of additional plans and useful descriptions on each topic.
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