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Garland reference library of the humanities volume 931
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xxxviii, 615 pages : illustrations, map ; 28 cm.
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English
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xii, 563 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
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English
Description
Starts before the invasions of Julius Caesar, and culminates in the early fifth century AD with the unexpected end of Roman Rule and subsequent collapse of society in Britain. Thematic chapters examine the historical geography of town and country, the economy, and religion and society, evoking a vivid picture of Britain under Roman rule.
5) King Arthur
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96 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories.
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English
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"What does Roman Britain mean to us now? How were its physical remains rediscovered and made sense of? How has it been reimagined, in story and song and verse? Sometimes on foot, sometimes in a magnificent, if not entirely reliable, VW camper van, Charlotte Higgins sets out to explore the ancient monuments of Roman Britain. She explores the land that was once Rome's northernmost territory and how it has changed since the years after the empire fell....
8) Camelot
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1 videodisc (46 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
From the sword of Excalibur to the Lady Guinevere, Camelot has been the subject of myths and legends, movies, and best-sellers. Investigates the secrets of Camelot, the literature of the legend, and the historical sites associated with King Arthur.
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335 pages : maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
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"AD 130. Rome is the dazzling heart of a vast empire and Hadrian its most complex and compelling ruler. Far-away 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...
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xviii, 330 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
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"With technical advancements including the widespread use of metal-detectors and a recent increase in the number of archaeological excavations nationwide, Britain in the Middle Ages draws on a depth of knowledge and research to dispel the common misconception of the 'Dark Ages' as an era characterized by chaos and violence. Redefining everything from the role of the Vikings - conventionally depicted as rapists and pillagers but here shown to have...
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