Birley, Robin
Vindolanda: Everyday Life on Rome's Northern Frontier
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781848682108
- author:
- Birley, Robin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 172 mm X 248 mm
- Genre:
- British & Irish history: BCE to c 500 CE
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Vindolanda: A Roman Frontier Fort on Hadrian's Wall
Located in south-west Northumberland, Vindolanda is a site that has been beautifully preserved by the Romans. Situated within the boundary of the Northumberland National Park and part of the World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall, it offers a unique glimpse into life on the northern frontier of Rome.
This book explores the many phases of use and occupation at Vindolanda, shedding new light on everyday life in Roman Britain. The translations of the famous Vindolanda Scrolls are also included, providing a fascinating insight into the daily lives of those who lived and worked here.
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