An Imperial Possession : Britain in the Roman Empire

Author(s): David Mattingly

RARE AND COLLECTIBLE | HISTORY

The centuries under which 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 major new book draws on a wealth of new research to recreate brilliantly this colonial Britain: a rebellious, disadvantaged place needing heavy garrisoning and highly vulnerable to political change in Rome. The result puts the whole great story in a new and fascinating light.

2006. First edition, first printing. A fine, unmarked and unread copy in a fine, unclipped d/w. Scans available if required.


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9780713990638
  • : penguin
  • : penguin
  • : 01 January 2024
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Hardback
  • : David Mattingly