Vindolanda

Vindolanda PDF Author: Robin Birley
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445612062
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 338

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A fascinating insight into everyday life on Hadrian's Wall. The translations of the Vindolanda Scrolls ('send fresh socks' etc) are also a treat!

Vindolanda

Vindolanda PDF Author: Adrian Goldsworthy
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1784974676
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 387

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Gripping, authentic novel set in Roman Britain from bestselling historian, Adrian Goldsworthy. AD 98: VINDOLANDA. A FORT ON THE EDGE OF THE ROMAN WORLD. The bustling army base at Vindolanda lies on the northern frontier of Britannia and the entire Roman world. In just over twenty years time, the Emperor Hadrian will build his famous wall. But for now defences are weak as tribes rebel against Rome, and local druids preach the fiery destruction of the invaders. It falls to Flavius Ferox, Briton and Roman centurion, to keep the peace. But it will take more than just a soldier's courage to survive life in Roman Britain. This is a hugely authentic historical novel, written by one of Britain's leading historians. 'A thrilling and engrossing novel' HARRY SIDEBOTTOM.

Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall PDF Author: David J. Breeze
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Garrison Life at Vindolanda

Garrison Life at Vindolanda PDF Author: Anthony Birley
Publisher: History Press Limited
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 212

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Garrison life at Vindolanda

The Vindolanda Writing-tablets

The Vindolanda Writing-tablets PDF Author: Alan K. Bowman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 448

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The Vindolanda writing-tablets cast light upon the Roman forces occupying the frontier between England and Scotland, just before Hadrian's Wall was built. This work analyzes recent evidence revealing Roman life and literacy on the frontier, and examines the nature and importance of the tablets.

Life and Letters on the Roman Frontier

Life and Letters on the Roman Frontier PDF Author: Alan K. Bowman
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0415920248
Category : Chesterholme (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 170

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First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Vindolanda

Vindolanda PDF Author: Robin Birley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781873136393
Category : Chesterholme (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 48

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The Fort

The Fort PDF Author: Adrian Goldsworthy
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1789545730
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 426

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From bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy, a profoundly authentic, action-packed adventure set on Rome's Danubian frontier. AD 105: DACIA The Dacian kingdom and Rome are at peace, but no one thinks that it will last. Sent to command an isolated fort beyond the Danube, centurion Flavius Ferox can sense that war is coming, but also knows that enemies may be closer to home. Many of the Brigantes under his command are former rebels and convicts, as likely to kill him as obey an order. And then there is Hadrian, the emperor's cousin, and a man with plans of his own... Gritty, gripping and profoundly authentic, The Fort is the first book in a brand new trilogy set in the Roman empire from bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy. Reviews for the Vindolanda Trilogy: 'No one knows the Roman army better than Adrian Goldsworthy, and no one writes more convincing Roman fiction' Harry Sidebottom 'An authentic, enjoyable read' The Times 'Gritty and realistic... Goldsworthy's characters are authentically ancient and his descriptions of Roman Briton ring true' Daily Telegraph (Sydney)

Minimus Pupil's Book

Minimus Pupil's Book PDF Author: Barbara Bell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521659604
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 76

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Teaches children the basics of Latin grammar and vocabulary, as well as Roman British history and culture, through vocabulary lists, mythical tales, and illustrations.

The Encircling Sea

The Encircling Sea PDF Author: Adrian Goldsworthy
Publisher: Vindolanda
ISBN: 1784978167
Category : Emperors
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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AD 100: Flavius Ferox, Briton and Roman centurion, is finding it hard to keep the peace. The second instalment in the hugely authentic historical fiction series, set on the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, written by one of Britain's leading historians.

True Soldier Gentlemen

True Soldier Gentlemen PDF Author: Adrian Goldsworthy
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0297860372
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283

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'[A] Jane Austen-meets-Bernard Cornwell novel' Daily Mail Raw recruits march under the summer sun. But on distant shores a terrible event is about to sing its siren's song to the true soldier gentlemen of Britain. For it is 1808, and the Peninsular War is about to erupt . . . Meet the men of the 106th Foot, a new regiment staffed by young gentlemen who know nothing of war. William Hanley is in the army because he has no other livelihood. Hamish Williams, a man without money or influence, is hoping war will make his name. Their friend Billy Pringle believes the rigours of combat will keep him from the drinking and womanising that are his undoing. And for George Wickham, battle is simply another means of social climbing. When the band of four are plunged into a savage war against the veteran armies of Napoleon, they find their illusions shattered and their lives changed for ever as they face the brutality of the battlefield . . . Combining the vivid detail of a master historian with the engaging characters and pulsating action of a natural storyteller, True Soldier Gentlemen is perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Patrick O'Brian, C.S. Forester, Allan Mallinson and Simon Scarrow. ********************* 'It's so well written, flows so well, that the detail does not drag you down . . . a fantastic read, well written, well laid out and absorbing from start to finish' Goodreads reviewer 'Having now read quite a few novels set during the Napoleonic Wars, I was extremely impressed by Adrian Goldsworthy's knowledge of the period and his ability to relate this to the reader without it reading like a history text' Goodreads reviewer