02462cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000580012624501900018426400510037430000470042533600260047233700260049833800360052450000310056050801920059152011740078353400450195765300400200265300340204285600430207699900170211950364UtSlPG20260610134146.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02012620  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aBruce, J. Collingwoodq(John Collingwood),d1805-189214aThe Roman Wall :bA historical, topographical, and descriptive account of the barrier of the lower isthmus, extending from the Tyne to the Solway, deduced from numerous personal surveys 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-11-01  aProduced by KD Weeks, deaurider, and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"The Roman Wall" by J. Collingwood Bruce is a historical and descriptive account written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the famous Roman Wall that once protected southern Britain from northern tribes, exploring its historical context, structure, and cultural significance. Bruce's aim is to provide a comprehensive guide accessible to readers without specialized knowledge in archaeology.  At the start of the text, the author reflects on the enduring interest and historical importance of the Roman Wall, emphasizing its significance as a monument to Roman might and its implications for early British history. He acknowledges previous scholarly works on the topic but presents his work as a more approachable introduction, offering personal observations from multiple visits along the Wall and highlighting various artifacts and illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding of Roman Britain. Bruce sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the Wall’s construction, its role in Roman military strategy, and its eventual decline, drawing readers into the rich tapestry of Britain's ancient past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- Antiquities, Roman  aWalls, Roman -- Great Britain40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50364  c91202d91202