Author: C. Wellbeloved
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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Eburacum, Or York Under the Romains
The Archaeology of Roman York
Author: Adam Parker
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445686082
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
This book introduces the archaeology of Eboracum. A fascinating look at the rich Roman history of York.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445686082
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
This book introduces the archaeology of Eboracum. A fascinating look at the rich Roman history of York.
The Celt, the Roman, and the Saxon
Author: Thomas Wright
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Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 554
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Publisher:
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Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 554
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Eburacum, Roman York
Author: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England)
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Category : York (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 294
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Category : York (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 294
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Roman Britain's Missing Legion
Author: Simon Elliott
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
ISBN: 152676573X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
“Examines all the possible fates of the famous IX legion . . . takes you on a fascinating detective journey through all the corners of the Roman Empire.” —History . . . The Interesting Bits! Legio IX Hispana had a long and active history, later founding York from where it guarded the northern frontiers in Britain. But the last evidence for its existence in Britain comes from AD 108. The mystery of their disappearance has inspired debate and imagination for decades. The most popular theory, immortalized in Rosemary Sutcliffe’s novel The Eagle of the Ninth, is that the legion was sent to fight the Caledonians in Scotland and wiped out there. But more recent archaeology (including evidence that London was burnt to the ground and dozens of decapitated heads) suggests a crisis, not on the border but in the heart of the province, previously thought to have been peaceful at this time. What if IX Hispana took part in a rebellion, leading to their punishment, disbandment and damnatio memoriae (official erasure from the records)? This proposed ‘Hadrianic War’ would then be the real context for Hadrian’s ‘visit’ in 122 with a whole legion, VI Victrix, which replaced the ‘vanished’ IX as the garrison at York. Other theories are that it was lost on the Rhine or Danube, or in the East. Simon Elliott considers the evidence for these four theories, and other possibilities. “A great and fascinating read . . . a page turner . . . The book offers some interesting and intriguing ideas around the fate of the Ninth.” —Irregular Magazine “An historical detective story pursued with academic rigour.” —Clash of Steel “A seminal and landmark study.” —Midwest Book Review
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
ISBN: 152676573X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
“Examines all the possible fates of the famous IX legion . . . takes you on a fascinating detective journey through all the corners of the Roman Empire.” —History . . . The Interesting Bits! Legio IX Hispana had a long and active history, later founding York from where it guarded the northern frontiers in Britain. But the last evidence for its existence in Britain comes from AD 108. The mystery of their disappearance has inspired debate and imagination for decades. The most popular theory, immortalized in Rosemary Sutcliffe’s novel The Eagle of the Ninth, is that the legion was sent to fight the Caledonians in Scotland and wiped out there. But more recent archaeology (including evidence that London was burnt to the ground and dozens of decapitated heads) suggests a crisis, not on the border but in the heart of the province, previously thought to have been peaceful at this time. What if IX Hispana took part in a rebellion, leading to their punishment, disbandment and damnatio memoriae (official erasure from the records)? This proposed ‘Hadrianic War’ would then be the real context for Hadrian’s ‘visit’ in 122 with a whole legion, VI Victrix, which replaced the ‘vanished’ IX as the garrison at York. Other theories are that it was lost on the Rhine or Danube, or in the East. Simon Elliott considers the evidence for these four theories, and other possibilities. “A great and fascinating read . . . a page turner . . . The book offers some interesting and intriguing ideas around the fate of the Ninth.” —Irregular Magazine “An historical detective story pursued with academic rigour.” —Clash of Steel “A seminal and landmark study.” —Midwest Book Review
Reliquiae Isurianae; the remains of the Roman Isurium, (now Aldborough, near Boroughbridge, Yorkshire), illustrated
Author: Henry Ecroyd Smith
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Category : Aldborough (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 164
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Publisher:
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Category : Aldborough (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
“The” Archaeological Journal
The Yorkshire Library. A Bibliographical Account of Books on Topography, Tracts of the Seventeenth Century, Biography, Spaws, Geology, Botany, Maps, Views, Portraits, and Miscellaneous Literature, Relating to the County of York. With Collations and Notes on the Books and Authors
Author: William Boyne
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Category : Seals (Numismatics)
Languages : en
Pages : 328
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Category : Seals (Numismatics)
Languages : en
Pages : 328
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Julia Velva, A Roman Lady from York
Author: Patrick Ottaway
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
ISBN: 1526710994
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
The tombstone of Julia Velva, one of the best-preserved examples from Roman Britain, was found close to a Roman road just outside the center of York. Fifty years old when she died in the early third century, Julia Velva was probably from a wealthy family able to afford a fine monument. Patrick Ottaway uses the tombstone as the starting point to investigate what the world she lived in was like. Drawing on the latest archaeological discoveries and scientific techniques, the author describes the development of Roman York’s legionary fortress, civilian town and surrounding landscape. He also looks at manufacturing and trade, and considers the structure of local society along with the latest analytical evidence for people of different ethnic backgrounds. Aspects of daily life discussed include literacy, costume, cosmetics and diet. There are also chapters dedicated to the abundant York evidence for religion and burial customs. This book presents a picture of what one would have found on the edge of a great Empire at a time when York itself was at the height of its importance. Illustrated with dozens of photographs, specially prepared plans and illustrations, this is an excellent study of one of Roman Britain’s most important places.
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
ISBN: 1526710994
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
The tombstone of Julia Velva, one of the best-preserved examples from Roman Britain, was found close to a Roman road just outside the center of York. Fifty years old when she died in the early third century, Julia Velva was probably from a wealthy family able to afford a fine monument. Patrick Ottaway uses the tombstone as the starting point to investigate what the world she lived in was like. Drawing on the latest archaeological discoveries and scientific techniques, the author describes the development of Roman York’s legionary fortress, civilian town and surrounding landscape. He also looks at manufacturing and trade, and considers the structure of local society along with the latest analytical evidence for people of different ethnic backgrounds. Aspects of daily life discussed include literacy, costume, cosmetics and diet. There are also chapters dedicated to the abundant York evidence for religion and burial customs. This book presents a picture of what one would have found on the edge of a great Empire at a time when York itself was at the height of its importance. Illustrated with dozens of photographs, specially prepared plans and illustrations, this is an excellent study of one of Roman Britain’s most important places.
A Short Guide to Roman York
Author: Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society
Publisher:
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Category : Romans
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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Publisher:
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Category : Romans
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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