The Roman Fort

Connolly, Peter

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0199104263 ISBN 13: 9780199104260

Casa editrice: Oxford Univ Pr, 1997

Peter Connolly utilizes the latest historical evidence from excavations of major fortifications to create a detailed and fascinating portrait of typical Roman forts and of the soldiers who maintained them along Hadrian's Wall and other Roman boundaries for more than 350 years.
He begins with the actual construction of roads and forts, using cross-sections and cutaways that show the actual building techniques the Romans used. Next he turns to the soldiers and the forts they maintained. We look into their barracks to see how they slept, cooked their food, what they did for relaxation, how the plumbing worked, and how they prepared for battle.
The meticulous and well-researched drawings and maps for which Connolly is known will attract young readers and keep them enthralled. And his skills as an archeologist and storyteller enable him to present the latest discoveries, conclusions, and speculations in a highly entertaining and easy-to-understand text.

L'autore:

Peter Connolly is an acclaimed archaeologist, artist and writer. He is the major contributor to Oxford's Rebuilding the Past series.

Product Description:

Book by Connolly Peter