Archival Data Profile
- Page Count 308
- Publication Year 2017
- Publisher Birlinn
- ISBN-13 9781780274553
The Wall
Archival Summary & Scope
Uncover the story behind Hadrian's Wall, Rome's awe-inspiring northern frontier and Britain's largest ancient monument. Stretching 73 miles across land and an additional 26 along the coast, this monumental World Heritage Site was built in just ten years by 30,000 soldiers under an extraordinary emperor. Alistair Moffat combines literary sources and the latest archaeological research to explore who built the Wall, how and why it was constructed, and its profound impact on native peoples. This concise history offers a unique and fascinating insight into one of the ancient world's wonders.Archival Categorization Notes
This literature has been indexed under the primary pillar of Ancient Rome. It was manually vetted for the Read For Truth database because it provides educational insights into The Provinces, assisting researchers in locating established secondary research within this specific taxonomy.