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General Britannia

Welcome to our comprehensive reading list dedicated to the Roman province of Britannia. Here, you’ll discover a curated selection of scholarly works that delve into various aspects of this intriguing region’s history, culture, and society during the Roman period.

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From the initial Roman conquest under Emperor Claudius to the eventual decline and fall of Roman influence in Britain, these books offer invaluable insights into Britannia’s transformation under Roman rule. Explore topics such as Roman military campaigns, frontier defenses, urban development, trade networks, religious practices, and interactions between Romans and indigenous Britons. Delve into acclaimed works by leading historians such as Frere, Mattingly, and Ireland, among others, as they unravel the complexities of Britannia’s Roman past and its enduring impact on the island’s identity. Whether you’re a seasoned scholar, a history enthusiast, or a curious reader eager to learn more about Roman Britain, our reading list provides a comprehensive guide to understanding this fascinating period in Britannia’s history.

General

  • Ireland, S., Roman Britain: a sourcebook, London, 1996.
  • Mattingly, D.J., An imperial possession: Britain in the Roman Empire, 54 BC-AD 409, London, 2007.
  • Millett, M., Revell, L. & Moore, A.J., The Oxford handbook of Roman Britain, Oxford, 2016.
  • Salway, P., The Oxford illustrated history of Roman Britain, Oxford, 1993.
  • Salway, P., Roman Britain. A Very Short Introduction, Oxford, 2000 .

Further Reading

  • Allason-Jones, L., Women in Roman Britain, York, 2005.
  • Birley, A., The people of Roman Britain, London, 1979.
  • Branigan, K., Roman Britain: life in an imperial province, London, 1980.
  • Champion, C.B., Roman imperialism: readings and sources, Malden MA, 2003, Ch 4.
  • Clayton, P.A., A companion to Roman Britain, Oxford, 1980.
  • Collingwood, R.G., The archaeology of Roman Britain, London, 1930.
  • Creighton, J., Britannia: the creation of a Roman province, Abingdon, 2006.
  • Frere, S., Britannia: a history of Roman Britain, London, 1987.
  • Frere, S. & St Joseph, J.K.S., Roman Britain from the air, Cambridge, 1983.
  • Haverfield, F., The romanization of Roman Britain, Oxford, 1912.
  • Hobbes, R. & Jackson R., Roman Britain, London, 2010.
  • Hofmann, B., The Roman Invasion of Britain. Archaeology versus History, Barnsley, 2013.
  • Jones, B. & Mattingly, D.J., An atlas of Roman Britain, Oxford, 1990.
  • Liversidge, J., Britain in the Roman Empire, London, 1968.
  • Millett, M., The Romanization of Britain: an essay in archaeological interpretation, Cambridge, 1990.
  • Millett, M., Roman Britain, London, 2005.
  • Ordnance Survey, Roman Britain, 2016.
  • Potter, T.W., Roman Britain, London, 1983.
  • Reece, R., The coinage of Roman Britain, Stroud, 2002.
  • Rivet, A.L.F. & Smith, C., The place-names of Roman Britain, London, 1979.
  • Todd, M., Roman Britain, 55 B.C.-A.D. 400: the province beyond ocean, London, 1981.
  • Todd, M., A companion to Roman Britain, Malden MA, 2004.
  • Wacher, J., Roman Britain, London, 1978.
  • Wacher, J., A portrait of Roman Britain, London, 2000.