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The Legacy of Rome
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The Legacy of Rome—Scotland's Roman Remains
Forts, roads, and frontiers left behind by Roman Scotland
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About the Ebook
As an outpost of empire, Scotland played a significant, if unusual, role in the Roman world. The south and east were occupied intermittently from AD 79 to the early third century, while the north and west remained outside Roman control, though certainly not beyond its influence. The conquest was therefore incomplete in Scotland, and military occupation was not followed up by a period of peaceful development; no towns were built, and surviving remains are of camps and forts for the most part. Despite this, the Romans left an important imprint on Scotland. Much documentary evidence sheds light on the native population and archaeological research has led to detailed understanding of the range and distribution of the forts and other sites, and aerial photography has made possible a number of discoveries, filled gaps in our knowledge and opened up new avenues of enquiry.
In this revised edition of his highly praised book, originally published as Scotland's Roman Remains, Lawrence Keppie sets out the various stages of Roman occupation in their historical context and shows how literary and archaeological evidence can be used to build up a picture of the Roman period. It incorporates a large amount of new material based on recent discoveries and research, making it one of the best guides to Roman Scotland available.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover Scotland's Roman remains and frontier history
- Explore forts, roads, and the legacy of empire in the north
- Engage with detailed archaeological and Roman history
- Read another celebrated title from Origin - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
About the Author
Lawrence Keppie was Professor of Roman History and Archaeology and Senior Curator of Archaeology, History and Ethnography at the Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow. Now retired, he is Emeritus Professor of Roman History and Archaeology at the University of Glasgow.Publication Details
Publisher: Origin (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 06 May 2021
Print Length: 232 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788852517
Format: Ebook
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