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Artefacts In Roman Britain
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Author : Lindsay Allason-Jones
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2011-02-10
Artefacts In Roman Britain written by Lindsay Allason-Jones and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-10 with History categories.
Helps the student understand the numerous artefacts from Roman Britain and what they reveal about life in the province.
The Finds Of Roman Britain
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Author : Guy De la Bédoyère
language : en
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
Release Date : 1989
The Finds Of Roman Britain written by Guy De la Bédoyère and has been published by B. T. Batsford Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with History categories.
In the ancient world the Roman Empire was not only a great military power but also a trading and industrial one. This was no less true in Britain where in archaeological terms Roman levels are distinguished from prehistoric and post-Roman ones by the sheer mass of finds - pottery, coins, brooches, tools and all sorts of everyday objects - made of almost every material known at the time. Excavations since the 19th century have produced a vast amount of information and artefacts from the Roman period.
Roman Artefacts And Society
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Author : Ellen Swift
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2017-01-26
Roman Artefacts And Society written by Ellen Swift and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-26 with Social Science categories.
In this book, Ellen Swift uses design theory, previously neglected in Roman archaeology, to investigate Roman artefacts in a new way, making a significant contribution to both Roman social history, and our understanding of the relationships that exist between artefacts and people. Based on extensive data collection and the close study of artefacts from museum collections and archives, the book examines the relationship between artefacts, everyday behaviour, and experience. The concept of 'affordances'-features of an artefact that make possible, and incline users towards, particular uses for functional artefacts-is an important one for the approach taken. This concept is carefully evaluated by considering affordances in relation to other sources of evidence, such as use-wear, archaeological context, the end-products resulting from artefact use, and experimental reconstruction. Artefact types explored in the case studies include locks and keys, pens, shears, glass vessels, dice, boxes, and finger-rings, using material mainly drawn from the north-western Roman provinces, with some material also from Roman Egypt. The book then considers how we can use artefacts to understand particular aspects of Roman behaviour and experience, including discrepant experiences according to factors such as age, social position, and left- or right-handedness, which are fostered through artefact design. The relationship between production and users of artefacts is also explored, investigating what particular production methods make possible in terms of user experience, and also examining production constraints that have unintended consequences for users. The book examines topics such as the perceived agency of objects, differences in social practice across the provinces, cultural change and development in daily practice, and the persistence of tradition and social convention. It shows that design intentions, everyday habits of use, and the constraints of production processes each contribute to the reproduction and transformation of material culture.
Objects And Identities
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Author : Hella Eckardt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Objects And Identities written by Hella Eckardt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with History categories.
This volume explores Rome's northern provinces through the portable artefacts people used and left behind. Objects are crucial to our understanding of the past, and can be used to explore interlinking aspects of identity. For example, can we identify incomers? How are exotic materials (such as amber and ivory) and objects depicting 'the exotic' (e.g. Africans) consumed? Do regional styles exist below the homogenizing influence of Roman trade? How do all these aspects of identity interact with others, such as status, gender, and age? In this innovative study, the author combines theoretical awareness and a willingness to engage with questions of social and cultural identity with a thorough investigation into the well-published but underused material culture of Rome's northern provinces. Pottery and coins, the dominant categories of many other studies, have here been largely excluded in favour of small portable objects such as items of personal adornment, amulets, and writing equipment. The case studies included were chosen because they relate to specific, often interlinking aspects of identity such as provincial, elite, regional, or religious identity. Their meaning is explored in their own right and in depth, and in careful examination of their contexts. It is hoped that these case studies will be of use to archaeologists working in other periods, and indeed to students of material culture generally by making a small contribution to a growing corpus of academic and popular books that develop interpretative, historical narratives from selected objects.
The Oxford Handbook Of Roman Britain
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Author : Martin Millett
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-09-01
The Oxford Handbook Of Roman Britain written by Martin Millett and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-01 with Social Science categories.
This book provides a twenty-first century perspective on Roman Britain, combining current approaches with the wealth of archaeological material from the province. This volume introduces the history of research into the province and the cultural changes at the beginning and end of the Roman period. The majority of the chapters are thematic, dealing with issues relating to the people of the province, their identities and ways of life. Further chapters consider the characteristics of the province they lived in, such as the economy, and settlement patterns. This Handbook reflects the new approaches being developed in Roman archaeology, and demonstrates why the study of Roman Britain has become one of the most dynamic areas of archaeology. The book will be useful for academics and students interested in Roman Britain.
Roman Britain
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Author : Richard Hobbs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Roman Britain written by Richard Hobbs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Great Britain categories.
For nearly four centuries Britain was a province on the outer edge of the Roman Empire and developed a distinctively Romano-British culture and way of life. Drawing on archaeological finds, ancient written sources and the latest research on surviving artefacts - from a child's shoe to a birthday invitation, from a lifelike portrait to a treasure trove - Roman Britain brings the ancient past to life. Spanning more than ten centuries and ranging the length and breadth of ancient Britain, this lively history evokes a vivid sense of life in Roman times - for both rich and poor, Romans and native Britons, city and country dwellers. A rich diversity of lifestyle and culture evolved, experienced across all strata of society. Native British traditions of trade and craftsmanship merged with the imported Roman styles and practices to create a unique cultural synthesis, the legacy of which is still visible today in British landscapes, architecture, art and society.
Roman Domestic Wood
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Author : Paola Pugsley
language : en
Publisher: BAR International Series
Release Date : 2003
Roman Domestic Wood written by Paola Pugsley and has been published by BAR International Series this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
The lengthy subtitle aptly describes the content of this volume as an 'Analysis of the morphology, manufacture and use of selected categories of domestic wooden artefacts with particular reference to the material from Roman Britain'. Paola Pugsley presents an in-depth analysis of a limited assemblage of domestic wooden material from Britain, and comparative objects from Europe, discussing issues and problems of preservation, deposition and interpretation. Among the objects considered are combs and other grooming accessories, wood-soled footwear, boxes, tableware and kitchen equipment, supplemented by evidence from literary sources, iconography and an experimental study that focused on technological aspects. Pugsley concludes that many of the objects had important social as well as utilitarian functions and that the Roman period was a time of innovation which led to significant developments in technology and design. English text; abstracts in French, Italian and German.
Roman Britain Through Its Objects
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Author : Iain Ferris
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2012-09-15
Roman Britain Through Its Objects written by Iain Ferris and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-15 with History categories.
An alternative history of Roman Britain
Visions Of The Roman North Art And Identity In Northern Roman Britain
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Author : Iain Ferris
language : en
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2021-04-22
Visions Of The Roman North Art And Identity In Northern Roman Britain written by Iain Ferris and has been published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-22 with History categories.
This is the first book to analyse art from the northern frontier zones of Roman Britain and to interpret the meaning and significance of this art in terms of the formation of a regional identity. It argues that a distinct and vibrant visual culture flourished in the north, primarily due to its status as a heavily militarized frontier zone.
50 Roman Finds
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Author : John Pearce
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2020-02-15
50 Roman Finds written by John Pearce and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-15 with Social Science categories.
Delving into the Portable Antiquities Scheme archives to explore 50 finds from Britain's Roman history.
