Hadrian's Wall (1922)

By Jessie Mothersole

Book Overview

Hadrian's Wall is a historical book written by Jessie Mothersole in 1922. The book is a detailed account of Hadrian's Wall, which was built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 122. The book explores the history of the wall, its construction, and its significance in Roman Britain.The author provides a comprehensive overview of the wall's purpose, including its role in controlling the movement of people and goods across the Roman Empire. The book also delves into the military strategy behind the wall, highlighting its importance in protecting the Roman Empire from northern invaders.In addition to its historical significance, the book also explores the cultural impact of the wall on the people of Roman Britain. The author discusses the daily life of soldiers stationed at the wall and the interactions between Roman soldiers and the local population.Overall, Hadrian's Wall is an informative and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into one of the most iconic structures of the Roman Empire. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Roman history, military strategy, or the cultural legacy of the Roman Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164094122
• ISBN13: 9781164094128
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"