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 A guided tour of Roman Britain with historian Guy de la Bédoyère, as heard on BBC Radio 4. In 55 BC, Julius Caesar invaded Britain, which was then on the edge of the known world. But he was unable to conquer it. Where Caesar failed the Emperor Claudius, in AD 43, succeeded and the mighty Roman Empire came to stretch from Cairo to Carlisle. The Romans in Britain tells the story of four hundred tumultuous years under Roman rule. A colourful and cosmopolitan people, the Romano-British created a unique corner of the ancient world by merging their own Celtic traditions with the sophistication of Roman civilization. Presented with warmth and wit, historian and archaeologist Guy de la Bédoyère takes us on a fascinating tour through Britain which is as much an adventure in social geography as it is a lively and surprising history. Ancient Civilization Europe Great Britain Rome World Roman History In Britain
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Lots of information that provided a different view of the Roman occupation and the slow decline. Dispels the childhood history lesson myth that not all Roman
soldiers were Italian and that only a very small proportion of people lived in a Villa !!

New Perspective

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Guy and friends discuss all the options of Roman empire and our history too

Great historical facts

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loved it. humourus in parts. straight forward. But has some great experts who throw up fantastic detail.

straight forward and brilliant

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it's a recording of a Radio 4 documentary series from a while ago. very enjoyable and each takes on a theme/time/location.

very good introduction to Roman Britain

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Guy de la Beydoyere is a great guide to the Romans in Britain. By co-opting a horde of modern experts and academics, each aspect of the Roman occupation is given a new lease of life, from buildings to trade and religion. Clearly the subject is greater than a three hour programme can properly cover, but this was three hours well spent.

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