02059cam a22003253u 4500 33059 UtSlPG 20260610133744.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 17031911 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Bevan, J. O. (James Oliver), 1843-1930 The Towns of Roman Britain Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-07-03 Produced by Ron Swanson "The Towns of Roman Britain" by J. O. Bevan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the towns established during the Roman occupation of Britain, exploring their significance, layout, and the remnants that testify to their past. The author aims to create a compelling guide for readers interested in the early history and archaeological findings of these ancient urban centers. The opening of the work presents the author's reflections on the complexity and depth of Roman Britain's history, acknowledging the limitations of his research while expressing hope to inspire future scholars. It outlines the scope of the book, indicating a focus on towns rather than isolated settlements or military camps. Bevan emphasizes the importance of the towns as centers of commerce, culture, and defense, and mentions how the Roman influence transformed Britain’s landscape and societal structure. This sets a foundation for further exploration of specific towns and their archaeological significance throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Antiquities, Roman Cities and towns -- Great Britain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33059 73905 73905