Search for books, people and lists
Read This Twice
HomePeopleBooksSonaLibrariesSign in
The Secret History of the Roman Roads of Britain book cover

The Secret History of the Roman Roads of Britain

M. C. Bishop

Explore the long-term strategic impact of Britain's Roman roads with this insightful book. Follow the network from its pre-Roman origins, through the Roman Empire's conquest and occupation, to its influence on British military history in subsequent ages. Discover how medieval battles were often fought near roads, and how they were crucial to the governance of the realm. Even today, the legacy of Roman roads can be seen in the development of modern infrastructure. With clear maps and photographs, this book offers a unique perspective on military landscape archaeology.
Publish Date
2014-02-28T00:00:00.000Z
2014-02-28T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4
ISBN
9781526761132
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2019-10-03T16:33:21.000Z
I curl up with @perlineamvalli’s new book, The Secret History Of The Roman Roads Of Britain: a study of their prehistory & their afterlife. It looks absolutely fascinating.      source