Download or read book Outside Roman London written by Serena Ranieri and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the archaeological evidence from excavations at Crossrail's Broadgate ticket hall at Liverpool Street, from theLate Iron Age to the late Roman marsh formation. The site lay 120m north of the town defences in a landscape dominated by aformer tributary of the Walbrook stream, which ran along the west edge of the site. The earliest Roman activity focused on drainingthe site sufficiently to allow burial and road building in the area. Extensive remains of an early 2nd- to 3rd-century AD west-east metalled road with two main phases were traced across the site,along with several phases of roadside ditches. The road ran west from Ermine Street, and evidence for horse transport and pasturesuggests that it may have led to the fort in the north-west corner of Londinium. To the south of the road, seven 2nd-century ADinhumation burials, including three decapitations, and one cremation burial formed part of a burial ground in this waterloggedarea. Following on earlier such finds, the large assemblage of accompanying disarticulated human bone remains one of the mostintriguing aspects of the Walbrook valley.
Download or read book The Origin of Roman London written by Lacey M. Wallace and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on both published and archived archaeological evidence, this copiously illustrated book revolutionises our understanding of early Roman London.
Download or read book Londinium A Biography written by Richard Hingley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-23 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *** Winner of the PROSE Award (2019) for Classics *** This major new work on Roman London brings together the many new discoveries of the last generation and provides a detailed overview of the city from before its foundation in the first century to the fifth century AD. Richard Hingley explores the archaeological and historical evidence for London under the Romans, assessing the city in the context of its province and the wider empire. He explores the multiple functions of Londinium over time, considering economy, industry, trade, status and urban infrastructure, but also looking at how power, status, gender and identity are reflected through the materiality of the terrain and waterscape of the evolving city. A particular focus of the book is the ritual and religious context in which these activities occurred. Hingley looks at how places within the developing urban landscape were inherited and considers how the history and meanings of Londinium built upon earlier associations from its recent and ancient past. As well as drawing together a much-needed synthesis of recent scholarship and material evidence, Hingley offers new perspectives that will inspire future debate and research for years to come. This volume not only provides an accessible introduction for undergraduate students and anyone interested in the ancient city of London, but also an essential account for more advanced students and scholars.
Download or read book Life in Roman London written by Simon Webb and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of Roman London approached in an entirely new way, focusing on the geography of daily life The rise and fall of one of the most important Roman cities in northern Europe is charted graphically by the use of maps and diagrams, showing at a glance the various stages in its development. Rather than focusing upon a handful of important figures such as procurators and statesmen, this book explores the lives and concerns of the ordinary citizens. Many books about Roman history seem to be preoccupied with basilicas, palaces, grand houses, statues, and mosaics; this book looks instead at the shops, houses, and streets in which the majority of the 60,000 inhabitants of the city spent their lives. In doing so, it reveals a city very different from the familiar images of a clean, white, classical metropolis.
Download or read book London in the Roman World written by Dominic Perring and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This original study draws on the results of latest discoveries to describe London’s Roman origins. It presents a wealth of new information from one of the world’s most intensively studied archaeological sites, introducing many original ideas concerning London’s economic and political history. The archaeological discoveries are used to build a narrative account that explains how recent investigations in London challenge our understanding of the ancient world. The Roman city was probably converted from a fort built on the north side of London Bridge at the time of the Roman conquest, and is the place where the emperor Claudius arrived en route to claim his victory in AD 43. It was rebuilt as the commanding site for Rome’s rule of Britain. A history of social, architectural, and economic development is reconstructed from precise tree-ring dating, and used to show that investment in the urban infrastructure was provoked by the needs of military campaigns and political strategies. The story also shows how the city suffered violent destruction in resistance to Roman rule, and was brought to the verge of collapse by pandemics and political insecurity in the second and third centuries. These events had a critical bearing on the reforms of late antiquity, from which London emerged as a defended administrative enclave. Always a creature of the centralized Roman administration, and largely dependent on colonial immigration, the city was subsequently deserted when Rome failed to maintain political control. This ground-breaking study brings new information and arguments drawn from urban archaeology to our study of the way in which Rome ruled, and how empire failed"--Publisher's description.
Download or read book Exploring Roman London written by Simon Webb and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much more than a simple guidebook, Exploring Roman London is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the early history of England's capital city. In addition to containing information on every site in London where Roman remains can be seen, the history of the foundation of the city and its subsequent development is meticulously chronicled. Each chapter deals with a different aspect of the first incarnation of London, when the invading Romans established their settlement in the 1st century CE. Even those who pride themselves on their knowledge of the city will find much here which is new to them, as street-by-street instructions for self-guided walks around central London allow those interested to follow the hidden rivers and lost roads of the Roman town. Exploring Roman London describes the many fragments of Roman London on open display in the city, most of which are quite unknown to the average citizen. From the huge statue of Minerva which was standing unnoticed in a churchyard until two years ago, to the Roman house which lies in a church crypt, this book will allow anyone curious about London's history to examinethe archaeology for themselves.
Download or read book London in the Roman World written by Dominic Perring and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022-01-27 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: incAn original, authoritative survey of the archaeology and history of Roman London. London in the Roman World draws on the results of latest archaeological discoveries to describe London's Roman origins. It presents a wealth of new information from one of the world's richest and most intensively studied archaeological sites, and a host of original ideas concerning its economic and political history. This original study follows a narrative approach, setting archaeological data firmly within its historical context. London was perhaps converted from a fort built at the time of the Roman conquest, where the emperor Claudius arrived to celebrate his victory in AD 43, to become the commanding city from which Rome supported its military occupation of Britain. London grew to support Rome's campaigning forces, and the book makes a close study of the political and economic consequences of London's role as a supply base. Rapid growth generated a new urban landscape, and this study provides a comprehensive guide to the industry and architecture of the city. The story, traced from new archaeological research, shows how the city was twice destroyed in war, and suffered more lastingly from plagues of the second and third centuries. These events had a critical bearing on the reforms of late antiquity, from which London emerged as a defended administrative enclave only to be deserted when Rome failed to maintain political control. This ground-breaking study brings new information and arguments to our study of the way in which Rome ruled, and how the empire failed.
Download or read book Londinium written by Peter Rowsome and published by Museum of London Archaeology Svc. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topographical evidence relating to nearly 400 years of London's history is shown on this map. Accurately portraying Roman London on a single sheet of paper presents many challenges. This period saw many changes over time.
Download or read book The Excavation of Roman and Mediaeval London written by W. F. Grimes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-24 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an immensely fascinating work, published originally in 1968, which is of great value in understanding London’s past. The immediate background to the excavations was the bombing of London during the Second World War, which led to the destruction of more than fifty of the three hundred and fifty or so acres that make up the walled city. The interval before rebuilding was a magnificent opportunity for archaeological excavation. The Royal Society of Antiquaries of London established the Roman and Mediaeval London Excavation Council to organise an extended programme which began in July 1947 and went on until 1962. This volume reports on the major series of excavations and deals in detail with Cripplegate, the Temple of Mithras and many mediaeval churches including St Bride’s, Fleet Street.
Download or read book Roman London written by Dominic Perring and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-11-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2004.Precious little of Roman London survives and the destruction of Roman levels continues fast as new office foundations are sunk ever deeper into ancient levels. In recent years the close attention of the archaeologists of the Museum of London, encouraged by the cooperation of City developers, has allowed the detailed recording of much that is being lost. In just four years, from 1986 to 1989, work was started on about 200 archaeological sites in the City, and many others were dug in the neighbouring boroughs. Every year a mountain of new information and material is added to the stores of the Museum of London. The first purpose of this book is to bring together as much as possible of this new information, in the hope that it will allow progress to be assessed and new questions asked.
Download or read book A Short Guide to Roman London written by Andrew Tibbs and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2024-05-15 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated, readable companion and indispensable guide to Roman London, both visible and beneath your feet.
Download or read book Early London Prehistoric Roman Saxon and Norman written by Walter Besant and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-11 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walter Besant's 'Early London: Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman' delves into the rich history of London from its earliest days up to the Norman conquest. Written in a concise and informative style, Besant combines archaeological findings with historical records to paint a vivid picture of London's development through the ages. The book not only explores the physical evolution of the city but also its social and political changes, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of London. Besant's narrative is engaging and accessible, making it a compelling read for both scholars and general readers alike. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of London's fascinating past. Walter Besant's expertise in historical research and his passion for the subject shine through in this comprehensive study of Early London.
Download or read book Book of Roman London written by Gustav Milne and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mussolini s Rome written by B. Painter and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1922 the Fascist 'March on Rome' brought Benito Mussolini to power. He promised Italians that his fascist revolution would unite them as never before and make Italy a strong and respected nation internationally. In the next two decades, Mussolini set about rebuilding the city of Rome as the site and symbol of the new fascist Italy. Through an ambitious program of demolition and construction he sought to make Rome a modern capital of a nation and an empire worthy of Rome's imperial past. Building the new Rome put people to work, 'liberated' ancient monuments, cleared slums, produced new "cities" for education, sports, and cinema, produced wide new streets, and provided the regime with a setting to showcase fascism's dynamism, power, and greatness. Mussolini's Rome thus embodied the movement, the man and the myth that made up fascist Italy.
Download or read book Roman London written by Dominic Perring and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-11-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2004.Precious little of Roman London survives and the destruction of Roman levels continues fast as new office foundations are sunk ever deeper into ancient levels. In recent years the close attention of the archaeologists of the Museum of London, encouraged by the cooperation of City developers, has allowed the detailed recording of much that is being lost. In just four years, from 1986 to 1989, work was started on about 200 archaeological sites in the City, and many others were dug in the neighbouring boroughs. Every year a mountain of new information and material is added to the stores of the Museum of London. The first purpose of this book is to bring together as much as possible of this new information, in the hope that it will allow progress to be assessed and new questions asked.
Download or read book The Celt the Roman and the Saxon written by Thomas Wright and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Interpreting Roman London written by Joanna Bird and published by Oxbow Books Limited. This book was released on 1996 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roman London was Hugh Chapman's stamping ground and it is entirely fitting that his friends and colleagues should have chosen it the theme of this tribute to his memory: it is no surprise at all that there are many contributors. Contents: The Temple of Diana (G. Clark) ; The Beginnings of Arhcaeology in the City of London (P. Marsden) ; London as Provincial Capital (M. Hassall) ; the Status of Londinium (J. Wilkes) ; Characterizing Roman London (M. Millett); How to Interpret Roman London? (R. Reece); Monumental architecture (T. F. C. Blagg); A palace disproved: reassessing the provincial governor's presence (G. Milne); the cemeteries of Roman London (J. Hall); a miniature chalk head from the Thames and the 'cult of the head' (J. Cotton); sculptors from the west (M. Henig); the London hunter-god and his significance (R. Merrifield); Isis, not Cybele: a bone hairpin from London (C. Johns); frogs from the Walbrook: a cult and its attribution (J. Bird); Petrecus connected: thirty years on (G. B. Dannell); the hare with three legs (A. H. Easson); Iron Age and Roman pottery traditions (P. Tyers); Procuratorial mortarium stamps (K. F. Hartley); coin interpretation (M. J. Hammerson); decorated Roman spoons (C. E. E. Jones and D. Sherlock); a new collyrium stamp and some thoughts on eye-medicine (R. Jackson); Roman meterial from London in the Pitt-Rivers collection at Salisbury (N. Griffiths); Dem dry bones (C. Orton); a five-acre wood in Roman Kent (R. S. O. Tomlin); the London region in the Roman period (D. G. Bird); in search of Sulloniacis (H. Sheldon); Stony Jack's Roman London (J. Macdonald); Displaying Roman London (M. Hebditch). Michael Robbins contributes an appreciation of Hugh Chapman, and Bernard Nurse a bibliography of his publications.
