{"product_id":"roman-towns-9781445698601","title":"Roman Towns","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eBritain has a rich urban history with many towns and cities overlying Roman period archaeology. Roman towns have been a source of study since antiquarians, and modern archaeology exploration continues to evolve our knowledge and understanding of these settlements and their origins. This book explores the nature of the archaeology of these towns and what it tells us about the development and function of these settlements, how they shaped lives, and what we know about their inhabitants. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 64 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Amberley Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBritain boasts a captivating urban history, with numerous towns and cities boasting a rich tapestry of Roman period archaeology, intricately woven with Roman remains. In some instances, Roman towns have been buried beneath fields and agricultural land, a testament to the shifting dynamics of settlement over time. These Roman towns have been the subject of scholarly exploration since the days of antiquarians, and through modern archaeological excavations, our understanding of these settlements and their origins continues to evolve. As part of the vast Roman Empire, a diverse array of new urban settlements emerged across Britain. These settlements bore similarities to cities across the empire, yet also showcased provincial and individual variations. They emerged within pre-existing landscapes already teeming with human settlement, shaped by local circumstances and identities. This book delves into the intricate nature of the archaeology of these towns, shedding light on their development, function, and profound impact on the lives of their inhabitants. Drawing upon the latest archaeological evidence and theoretical frameworks, the book unveils the captivating story of Britain's Roman towns, revealing how their unique characteristics were shaped by both Britain's position within the Roman Empire and the distinct local contexts in which they thrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 194g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 165 x 234 x 8 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781445698601\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adam Rogers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44663562207482,"sku":"9781445698601","price":6.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1697805866189_book.jpg?v=1697873280","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/roman-towns-9781445698601","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}