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Londinium: A Biography
Roman London from its Origins to the Fifth Century
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This book is ideal for undergraduate and advanced students of archaeology and ancient history, scholars researching Roman Britain, and readers with a keen interest in the ancient city of London and its development.
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Winner of the PROSE Award (2019) for Classics
This major new work on Roman London brings together the many new discoveries of the last generation and provides a detailed overview of the city from before its foundation in the first century to the fifth century AD.
Richard Hingley explores the archaeological and historical evidence for London under the Romans, assessing the city in the context of its province and the wider empire. He explores the multiple functions of Londinium over time, considering economy, industry, trade, status, and urban infrastructure. Additionally, he examines how power, status, gender, and identity are reflected through the materiality of the terrain and waterscape of the evolving city.
A particular focus of the book is the ritual and religious context in which these activities occurred. Hingley looks at how places within the developing urban landscape were inherited and considers how the history and meanings of Londinium built upon earlier associations from its recent and ancient past.
As well as drawing together a much-needed synthesis of recent scholarship and material evidence, Hingley offers new perspectives that will inspire future debate and research for years to come. This volume not only provides an accessible introduction for undergraduate students and anyone interested in the ancient city of London, but also an essential account for more advanced students and scholars.
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Praised as a much-needed synthesis of recent research, this work has been described as the essential reference for anyone studying Roman London. Reviews highlight its thorough use of structural, burial, and epigraphic evidence and note its role as a clear and accessible guide. It has been called an impressive overview and a valuable launchpad for further study, receiving acclaim from publications such as Bryn Mawr Classical Review, American Journal of Archaeology, and British Archaeology. The book’s clear structure and helpful illustrations enhance its appeal.
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ISBN: 9781350047297
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 August 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Illustration: 55 Maps
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Christina Unwin
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 246.0mm
Height: 190.0mm
Weight: 760g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Richard Hingley is Professor of Roman Archaeology at Durham University, UK, and the author of numerous books on Roman Britain, including Hadrian's Wall: A Life (2012), The Recovery of Roman Britain 1586 to 1906 (2008) and Boudica: Iron Age Warrior Queen (2005).
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