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100 1 _aWright, Thomas,
_d1810-1877
245 1 4 _aThe Ruins of the Roman City of Uriconium, at Wroxeter, near Shrewsbury
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-06-19
508 _aTranscribed from the fourth, 1863, edition by David Price
520 _a"The Ruins of the Roman City of Uriconium, at Wroxeter, near Shrewsbury" by Thomas Wright is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text serves as a guide and detailed examination of the archaeological findings at Wroxeter, particularly focusing on the remains of the ancient Roman city of Uriconium. It aims to provide popular information for visitors interested in understanding the significance of the excavations and the broader implications for Roman history in Britain. The opening of the book presents a preface and introductory context, laying out the author's intentions for the text. Wright discusses the historical significance of Uriconium, highlighting its long-standing presence as a Roman city and the recent excavations that have revealed its structures, including walls, hypocausts, and various artifacts. He emphasizes the importance of these findings in understanding the living conditions and culture of Roman Britain, as well as addressing superstitions that preserved the ruins for centuries after their decline. The beginning sets the stage for a more in-depth exploration of the city's archaeological remains and their relevance to historical research. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRomans -- England -- Wroxeter
653 _aWroxeter (England) -- Antiquities, Roman
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62425
999 _c103249
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