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100 1 _aBruce, J. Collingwood
_q(John Collingwood),
_d1805-1892
245 1 4 _aThe 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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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 2015-11-01
508 _aProduced by KD Weeks, deaurider, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Antiquities, Roman
653 _aWalls, Roman -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50364
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