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A Journey To Britannia
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Author : Bronwen Riley
language : en
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Release Date : 2015-12-03
A Journey To Britannia written by Bronwen Riley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-03 with categories.
Journey To Britannia
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Author : Bronwen Riley
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2015-08-01
Journey To Britannia written by Bronwen Riley and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-01 with History categories.
'An erudite and fascinating work' Jan Morris, New York Times 'An artful combination of history, archaeology and the imagination' Mary Beard, New York Review of Books 'Riley manages to bring multi-faceted, polygot and multi-cultural Roman Britain to vibrant life for specialists and generalists' Country Life It is AD 130. Rome is the dazzling heart of a vast empire and Hadrian its most complex and compelling ruler. Faraway Britannia is one of the Romans' most troublesome provinces: here the sun is seldom seen and 'the atmosphere in the country is always gloomy'. What awaits the traveller to Britannia? How will you get there? What do you need to pack? What language will you speak? How does London compare to Rome? Are there any tourist attractions? And what dangers lurk behind Hadrian's new Wall? Combining an extensive range of Greek and Latin sources with a sound understanding of archaeology, Bronwen Riley describes an epic journey from Rome to Hadrian's Wall at Britannia's – and the empire's – northwestern frontier. In this strikingly original snapshot of Roman Britain, she brings vividly to life the smells, sounds, colours and textures of travel in the second century AD.
The Edge Of The Empire
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Author : Bronwen Riley
language : en
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Release Date : 2017-07-11
The Edge Of The Empire written by Bronwen Riley and has been published by Pegasus Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-11 with History categories.
AD 130. Rome is the dazzling heart of a vast empire and Hadrian its most complex and compelling ruler. Faraway Britannia is one of the Romans' most troublesome provinces: here the sun is seldom seen and "the atmosphere in the country is always gloomy."What awaits the traveller to Britannia? How will you get there? What do you need to pack? What language will you speak? How does London compare to Rome? Are there any tourist attractions? And what dangers lurk behind Hadrian's new Wall?Combining an extensive range of Greek and Latin sources with a sound understanding of archaeology, Bronwen Riley describes an epic journey from Rome to Hadrian’s Wall at the empire's northwestern frontier. In this strikingly original history of Roman Britain, she evokes the smells, sounds, colors, and sensations of life in the second century.
Al Britannia My Country
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Author : James Fergusson
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2017-06-01
Al Britannia My Country written by James Fergusson and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-01 with Political Science categories.
'A SERIOUSLY NECESSARY BOOK.' ROWAN WILLIAMS, FORMER ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY 'A MUST READ.' MIQDAAD VERSI, MUSLIM COUNCIL OF BRITAIN 'A COMPELLING AND COMPASSIONATE SURVEY OF BRITISH ISLAM.’ THE GUARDIAN 'A TIMELY BOOK.' BARONESS WARSI 'HUGELY IMPORTANT.' PETER OBORNE 'HEARTENING.' DAVID ANDERSON QC In this groundbreaking book, James Fergusson travels the length of Britain to explore our often misunderstood Muslim communities, and to experience life on both sides of our increasingly segregated society. The face of Britain is changing. The Muslim population has more than doubled over the last twenty years, and is projected to do so again over the next twenty. A societal shift of this size and speed has inevitably brought growing pains, with the impact on our communities becoming ever more profound – as well as painful, because in the eyes of many, Islam has a problem: the extremist views of a tiny minority, which, when translated into action, can result in catastrophic violence. The danger of this extremist threat - or our response to it - is that we are collectively starting to lose faith in the cultural diversity that has glued our nation together for so long. Our tolerance of others, so often celebrated as a ‘fundamental British value,’ is at risk. In this groundbreaking book, James Fergusson travels the length of Britain to evaluate the impact these seismic shifts have had on our communities. With the rise of nationalist movements, growing racial tensions and an increasingly out of touch political elite, what does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain? What is life like on both sides of this growing religious divide? And what can we do to heal the fractures appearing in our national fabric? Al-Britannia, My Country is a timely and urgent account of life in Britain today, a call to action filled with real-life experience, hard truths and important suggestions for our future.
Al Britannia My Country
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Author : James Fergusson
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2018-08-23
Al Britannia My Country written by James Fergusson and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-23 with Political Science categories.
Shortlisted for the British Academy Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize for Global Cultural Understanding 2018. 'A SERIOUSLY NECESSARY BOOK.' ROWAN WILLIAMS, FORMER ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY 'A MUST READ.' MIQDAAD VERSI, MUSLIM COUNCIL OF BRITAIN 'A COMPELLING AND COMPASSIONATE SURVEY OF BRITISH ISLAM.’ THE GUARDIAN 'A TIMELY BOOK.' BARONESS WARSI 'HUGELY IMPORTANT.' PETER OBORNE 'HEARTENING.' DAVID ANDERSON QC In this groundbreaking book, James Fergusson travels the length of Britain to explore our often misunderstood Muslim communities, and to experience life on both sides of our increasingly segregated society. The face of Britain is changing. The Muslim population has more than doubled over the last twenty years, and is projected to do so again over the next twenty. A societal shift of this size and speed has inevitably brought growing pains, with the impact on our communities becoming ever more profound – as well as painful, because in the eyes of many, Islam has a problem: the extremist views of a tiny minority, which, when translated into action, can result in catastrophic violence. The danger of this extremist threat - or our response to it - is that we are collectively starting to lose faith in the cultural diversity that has glued our nation together for so long. Our tolerance of others, so often celebrated as a ‘fundamental British value,’ is at risk. In this groundbreaking book, James Fergusson travels the length of Britain to evaluate the impact these seismic shifts have had on our communities. With the rise of nationalist movements, growing racial tensions and an increasingly out of touch political elite, what does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain? What is life like on both sides of this growing religious divide? And what can we do to heal the fractures appearing in our national fabric? Al-Britannia, My Country is a timely and urgent account of life in Britain today, a call to action filled with real-life experience, hard truths and important suggestions for our future.
Farewell Britannia
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Author : Simon Young
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2010-12-09
Farewell Britannia written by Simon Young and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-09 with History categories.
'Hugely entertaining . . . What a joy to be able to recommend a book about misery, bloodshed and grisly superstition for being funny, compassionate and clear-eyed' Independent on Sunday The story of Roman Britain, told by a family who lived there. It is AD 430, twenty years since the legions abandoned Britain. Realising that the Roman world he grew up in is doomed, the senior member of a Romano-British family resolves to preserve his family's history . . . Brilliant historian Simon Young has invented a multi-generational family, part Roman, part Celtic, to tell the dramatic story of 400 years of Roman rule in Britain. Vivid historical detail is balanced by a real feel for the psychological depth of the individual stories. The narrator is writing this 'family history' in 430 AD, realising the Romans will never return. He chooses 14 of the most interesting, but not always the most admirable, of his ancestors. The big events of Roman Britain are all here: scouting for Caesar's expedition in 55 BC; the Roman invasion in 43 AD; Boudicca's revolt and the massacre of 70,000 Romans; the Pict attacks on Hadrian's Wall; the great Barbarian Conspiracy of 367; and the sudden cataclysmic departure of the legions in 410. But there are plenty of non-military episodes: spying on the Druids; a centurion dreaming of retirement with a young slave he has bought; an ambitious wife on the northern frontier; a bad poet in Londinium; infanticide in Surrey; a young Christian girl facing martyrdom in a British amphitheatre. 'Popular history at its best' Financial Times 'There is no snatch of straw so recherché, it seems, that Young cannot somehow spin gold out of it' Tom Holland, Spectator 'Enjoyable and ingenious, this breathes life into the period' Scotland on Sunday
Britannia
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Author : John Creighton
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2006-01-31
Britannia written by John Creighton and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-31 with Education categories.
Completely re-evaluates evidence for the rule of the kings of Late Iron Age Britain
Britannia
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Author : Letita Coyne
language : en
Publisher: Letitia Coyne Fiction
Release Date : 2019-04-22
Britannia written by Letita Coyne and has been published by Letitia Coyne Fiction this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-22 with Fiction categories.
Romano-Britain historical romance.
How Britannia Came To Rule The Waves
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Author : William Henry Giles Kingston
language : en
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Release Date : 2020-01-01
How Britannia Came To Rule The Waves written by William Henry Giles Kingston and has been published by Prabhat Prakashan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-01 with Fiction categories.
How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves by William Henry Giles Kingston: In "How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves," William Henry Giles Kingston narrates the story of Britain's maritime supremacy. He chronicles the nation's naval history, exploring key events, explorations, and battles that contributed to Britain's rise as a dominant maritime power. Key Aspects of the Book "How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves": Naval History: Kingston provides a comprehensive overview of the pivotal naval events that led to Britain's dominance on the seas. Exploration and Expansion: The book delves into maritime exploration, colonization, and trade that played a crucial role in Britain's ascendancy. Impact on Global Affairs: Readers gain insights into how Britain's naval power influenced geopolitics and shaped world history. William Henry Giles Kingston was a British author known for his adventure and historical novels, particularly those centered around maritime themes. His fascination with naval history and exploration is evident in "How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves," where he captures the essence of Britain's maritime achievements.
Britannia
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Author : Richard Denham
language : en
Publisher: Blkdog Publishing
Release Date : 2020-08-14
Britannia written by Richard Denham and has been published by Blkdog Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-14 with categories.
THE END OF ROMAN BRITAIN BEGINS. The story opens in 367 AD. Four soldiers - Justinus, Paternus, Leocadius and Vitalis - are out hunting for food supplies at an outpost of Hadrian's Wall, when the Wall comes under attack. The four find their fort destroyed, their comrades killed, and Paternus is unable to find his wife and son. As they run south to Eboracum, they realize that this is no ordinary border raid. Ranged against the Romans at the edge of the world are four different peoples, and they have banded together under a mysterious leader who wears a silver mask and uses the name Valentinus - man of Valentia, the turbulent area north of the Wall. br>Faced with questions they are hard-pressed to answer, Leocadius blurts out a story that makes the men Heroes of the Wall. Their lives change not only when Valentinus begins his lethal sweep across Britannia but as soon as Leo's lie is out in the world, growing and changing as it goes. WILL THE WALL BE REBUILT AND THE POWER OF ROME RE-ESTABLISHED? AND WILL OUR FOUR HEROES REACH THE END OF THEIR JOURNEY? 367 AD is one of the critical dates in British history, but the year means little to most people now, and it is only rarely mentioned in historical books. Britannia: Part I - The Wall introduces the reader to this tumultuous age, as we share the adventure, confusion and bewilderment of our heroes - four common soldiers stationed at Hadrian's Wall. We find them caught up in the madness of a chain of events which will eventually lead to the fall of Roman Britain, and the descent into the Dark Ages.
