Author Description
This Book Provides A Twenty-first Century Perspective On Roman Britain, Combining Current Approaches With The Wealth Of Archaeological Material From The Province. This Volume Introduces The History Of Research Into The Province And The Cultural Changes At The Beginning And End Of The Roman Period. The Majority Of The Chapters Are Thematic, Dealing With Issues Relating To The People Of The Province, Their Identities And Ways Of Life. Further Chapters Consider The Characteristics Of The Province They Lived In, Such As The Economy, And Settlement Patterns. This Handbook Reflects The New Approaches Being Developed In Roman Archaeology, And Demonstrates Why The Study Of Roman Britain Has Become One Of The Most Dynamic Areas Of Archaeology. The Book Will Be Useful For Academics And Students Interested In Roman Britain.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the multifaceted nature of Roman Britain by synthesizing contemporary archaeological data with modern analytical frameworks to provide a comprehensive twenty-first-century perspective. The editors, Alison M. Downham Moore, Louise Revell, and Martin Millett, curate contributions from leading scholars to re-evaluate the province's cultural, economic, and social structures. By moving beyond traditional historical narratives, the text emphasizes the lived experiences of the provincial population and the evolving methodologies within the field of Roman archaeology.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of cultural shifts at the transition points of the Roman period
- Thematic examinations of provincial identity and daily life
- Detailed studies on economic systems and settlement patterns
- A historical overview of research developments regarding the province
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a strictly chronological narrative of political events
- It focuses primarily on archaeological and social evidence rather than military history
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and academics recognize this work as a foundational resource for understanding current trends in the study of Roman Britain. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a standard reference for students and researchers in the field.
Page Count:
704
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191002526
ISBN-13:
9780191002526
History
Archaeology
Roman Britain
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