Hadley, Christopher
The Road: A Story of Romans and Ways to the Past
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008356729
- author:
- Hadley, Christopher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Archaeology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Road by Christopher Hadley For two thousand years, the roads built by the Romans have shaped the flow of ideas and folktales in Britain. From Watling Street, the first road constructed on Kentish soil in 43 CE, to the network of campaign roads that crisscrossed the country, these roads have left an indelible mark on the landscape. This book tells the story of one of these roads, tracing its route and searching for clues about its past. The journey takes the reader through the changing landscape of Roman Britain, where time and nature have erased many signs of the past. The author's passage is not always easy, as carters and people have broken up milestones to mend new paths. Yet, it is in these remnants that we find the story of the Roman advance, a story that continues to shape our lives today. By retracing the route of this elusive Roman road, Christopher Hadley offers a lyrical journey into the past, revealing the intricate web of roads that connected the Roman world.
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