Imagining Roman Britain: Victorian Responses to a Roman Past by Virginia Hoselit

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Imagining Roman Britain by Virginia Hoselitz An examination of how the Roman past was perceived, and used, by Victorian Britain. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An examination of how the Roman past was perceived, and used, by Victorian Britain.The authority of classical texts was challenged in the mid-Victorian era through the unearthing of a very different "Rome" in the material remains under British soil. Developments in archaeology created a new picture of Roman Britain as wealthy and civilized - an image which sat more comfortably with the Victorians own changing view of empire as they themselves became an imperial power. Changing intellectual ideas ensured that the Roman heritage could nolonger be seen solely as the preserve of the classically educated upper class: excavating with a spade allowed a larger audience to participate and own the Roman past.This book explores the whole phenomena, using archaeological activity in four British provincial towns (Caerleon, Cirencester, Colchester and Chester) to offer an explanation of how and why it happened, and providing authoritative and fresh insights into the way in which Victorian archaeology emerged, developed and altered how the modern world understood the ancient. In the process, it brings to the fore the frequently contradictory and confused ideas about Roman Britain in the Victorian imagination.VIRGINIA HOSELITZ gained her PhD at the Department of Classics and Ancient History, University of Bristol. Table of Contents IntroductionChanging timesA question of identityGentlemen and scientistsIsca SiluresCoriniumCamoludoniumDevaFinding the past in the groundThe picture changesConclusionBibliography Review A useful and competent study of archaeological engagement with Roman remains in Victorian Britain. It draws on the personal letters and papers of individual antiquarians, the accessions list, minute-books and correspondence files of local archaeological bodies, and a range of archaeological journals and publications. [...] An interesting study which, like the best archaeology, uncovers new material and helps us to understand better the materials we already have. * ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW *Very well researched. * VICTORIAN STUDIES *An interesting study. * JOURNAL OF THE GWENT LOCAL HISTORY COUNCIL * Review Text A useful and competent study of archaeological engagement with Roman remains in Victorian Britain. It draws on the personal letters and papers of individual antiquarians, the accessions list, minute-books and correspondence files of local archaeological bodies, and a range of archaeological journals and publications. [...] An interesting study which, like the best archaeology, uncovers new material and helps us to understand better the materials we already have. ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW Very well researched. VICTORIAN STUDIES An interesting study. JOURNAL OF THE GWENT LOCAL HISTORY COUNCIL Review Quote Very well researched. Details ISBN0861933354 Author Virginia Hoselitz Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd Year 2015 ISBN-10 0861933354 ISBN-13 9780861933358 Format Paperback Publication Date 2015-06-18 Imprint Royal Historical Society Subtitle Victorian Responses to a Roman Past Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 936.204 Media Book Short Title IMAGINING ROMAN BRITAIN Language English Series Number VOLU UK Release Date 2015-06-18 Pages 220 AU Release Date 2015-06-18 NZ Release Date 2015-06-18 Series Royal Historical Society Studies in History New Series Illustrations 6 b/w, 1 line illus. Alternative 9780861932931 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161826817;

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ISBN-13: 9780861933358

Book Title: Imagining Roman Britain

ISBN: 9780861933358

Number of Pages: 220 Pages

Publication Name: Imagining Roman Britain: Victorian Responses to a Roman Past

Language: English

Publisher: Boydell & Brewer LTD

Item Height: 234 mm

Subject: Archaeology

Publication Year: 2015

Type: Textbook

Author: Virginia Hoselitz

Item Width: 156 mm

Series: Royal Historical Society Studies in History New Series

Format: Paperback