Moffat, Alistair
The Wall: Rome's Greatest Frontier (The Moffat Histories)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780274553
- author:
- Moffat, Alistair
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Birlinn Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 308
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 2.3 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Architecture, Types of Architecture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Hadrian's Wall stands as one of Britain's most impressive historical monuments. Spanning 73 miles from east to west and featuring a sea wall along the Cumbrian coast, its sheer scale is awe-inspiring. Built over ten years by more than 30,000 soldiers and labourers, the Wall was constructed using over 24 million stones, rivaling the mass of Egypt's pyramids. A unique insight into this ancient wonder, Alistair Moffat explores who built the Wall, how it was constructed, its purpose, and the impact on the native peoples living in its shadow. Drawing from literary and historical sources as well as recent archaeological research, this book offers a fascinating look at one of the world's most enigmatic monuments. With over 1 million visitors annually, Hadrian's Wall remains an important cultural site, designated as a World Heritage Site. This book provides a fresh perspective on its history, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in art, museum studies, history, ancient Rome, or social history.
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