Exploring Roman London

Simon Webb

Exploring Roman London
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Published
6 January 2024
Pages
224
ISBN
9781399058490

Exploring Roman London

Simon Webb

Much more than a simple guidebook, Exploring Roman London is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the early history of England's capital city. In addition to containing information on every site in London where Roman remains can be seen, the history of the foundation of the city and its subsequent development is meticulously chronicled. Each chapter deals with a different aspect of the first incarnation of London, when the invading Romans established their settlement in the 1st century CE. Even those who pride themselves on their knowledge of the city will find much here which is new to them, as street-by-street instructions for self-guided walks around central London allow those interested to follow the hidden rivers and lost roads of the Roman town. Exploring Roman London describes the many fragments of Roman London on open display in the city, most of which are quite unknown to the average citizen. From the huge statue of Minerva which was standing unnoticed in a churchyard until two years ago, to the Roman house which lies in a church crypt, this book will allow anyone curious about London's history to examinethe archaeology for themselves. AUTHOR: Simon Webb is the author of a number of non-fiction books, ranging from academic works on education to popular history. He works as a consultant on the subject of capital punishment to television companies and filmmakers, and has written for various magazines and newspapers, including the Times Educational Supplement, The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian. Simon also runs the popular YouTube channel History Debunked. 60 b/w illustrations

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