Roman Roads In Britain: Early Britain

By Thomas Codrington

Book Overview

""Roman Roads in Britain: Early Britain"" is a historical book written by Thomas Codrington that explores the ancient Roman road network in Britain. The book starts by providing an overview of the Roman Empire's conquest of Britain and the establishment of their road network. It then delves into the specifics of the construction and design of these roads, including the materials used, the engineering techniques employed, and the various types of roads built.The author also discusses the purpose of these roads, which was to facilitate the movement of troops, goods, and people across the country. He provides detailed descriptions of the various routes taken by the Roman roads, including their starting and ending points, as well as the notable landmarks and settlements they passed through.The book also covers the impact of these roads on Britain's economy, society, and culture, including the development of trade and commerce, the spread of Roman culture, and the integration of Britain into the wider Roman Empire. The author also explores the decline of the Roman road network in Britain and the factors that contributed to its eventual abandonment.Overall, ""Roman Roads in Britain: Early Britain"" offers a comprehensive and insightful look into the history of the Roman road network in Britain, and its broader significance for the country's development and identity.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: 1163294292
• ISBN13: 9781163294291
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"