The Towns of Roman Britain
1917
The Towns of Roman Britain
1917
Published in 1917, 'The Towns of Roman Britain' by J. O. Bevan is a historical account that examines the towns established during the Roman occupation of Britain. The book explores their significance, layout, and archaeological remnants, emphasizing their roles as centers of commerce, culture, and defense. Bevan reflects on the complexities of Roman Britain's history and aims to inspire future scholarship while focusing specifically on urban centers rather than isolated settlements or military camps.
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Roman general who first invaded Britain in 55 and 54 BC. Established initial Roman contact with the island but did not leave permanent garrisons.
Roman emperor who ordered the conquest of Britain in 43 AD under Aulus Plautius. Received submission of British tribes and established permanent Roman rule.
Roman general who led the successful invasion of Britain in 43 AD with four legions. Achieved decisive victory and established Roman dominance.
British chieftain and son of Cunobelin who led resistance against Romans. Defeated by P. Ostorius Scapula in 50 AD and taken to Rome.
About The Towns of Roman Britain
Chapter Summaries
- Introduction
- Provides overview of Britain before Roman conquest, from earliest mentions by Herodotus and Aristotle through Celtic tribal organization. Establishes the political and cultural context for Roman invasion.
- Main Divisions
- Details the administrative divisions of Roman Britain under various emperors, from single province under Claudius to five provinces under Diocletian. Explains the governmental structure and territorial boundaries.
- Roman Towns
- Comprehensive examination of individual Roman towns from Aldborough to York, describing their history, archaeological remains, and significance. Forms the bulk of the work with detailed entries for each settlement.
Key Themes
- Imperial Conquest and Colonization
- The book explores how Rome systematically conquered and colonized Britain, transforming tribal societies into Roman urban centers. This theme examines the methods and motivations behind imperial expansion.
- Cultural Transformation
- The work details how Roman occupation fundamentally changed British society, introducing new architecture, roads, legal systems, and urban planning. It shows the complex process of cultural assimilation and resistance.
- Archaeological Heritage
- Bevan emphasizes the importance of archaeological evidence in understanding the past, describing numerous excavations and discoveries that reveal the material culture of Roman Britain.
Characters
- Julius Caesar(major)
- Roman general who first invaded Britain in 55 and 54 BC. Established initial Roman contact with the island but did not leave permanent garrisons.
- Claudius(major)
- Roman emperor who ordered the conquest of Britain in 43 AD under Aulus Plautius. Received submission of British tribes and established permanent Roman rule.
- Aulus Plautius(major)
- Roman general who led the successful invasion of Britain in 43 AD with four legions. Achieved decisive victory and established Roman dominance.
- Caractacus (Caradog)(major)
- British chieftain and son of Cunobelin who led resistance against Romans. Defeated by P. Ostorius Scapula in 50 AD and taken to Rome.
- Boadicea(major)
- Queen of the Iceni who led major revolt against Roman rule in 61 AD. Sacked London and Colchester before being defeated and taking poison.
- Agricola(major)
- Roman governor from 78 AD who extended Roman control northward. Conquered the Ordovices and Brigantes, establishing Roman dominance in northern Britain.
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