Roman Roads in Britain
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About this book
The vast networks of roads throughout the Roman Empire were vital to the expansion of Roman culture, power and influence across the world and one of their principal uses was the transportation of the Legions to strategic bases in the most direct way possible. This book details the planning, construction and maintenance of these road networks, and discusses the different types of Roman road found in areas of Britain, and their many uses. With photographs of surviving roads in Britain and a list of where they are still in use, Roman Roads is a perfect introduction to a Roman legacy that exists to this day.
Contents
- Introduction
- The Extent of the Roman Road Network
- Planning and Construction
- Roman Road Names
- Roman Roads Since Roman Times
- Roman Roads in the Modern Landscape
- Exploring Roman Roads
- Conclusions
- Further Reading
- List of Museums
- Appendix 1: Glossary
- Appendix 2: Index of Place Names
- Appendix 3: Roman Roads with Traditional Names
- Index
Paperback; August 2008; 72 pages; ISBN: 9780747806905