Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
List of Illustrations

Chapter 1. Introduction and background
Chapter 2. Britain in the Iron Age
Chapter 3. The first invasions: Julius Caesar
Chapter 4. The invasion of southern Britain: the Emperor Claudius
Chapter 5. Britain in the mid-first century
Chapter 6. Boudica’s rebellion and its aftermath
Chapter 7. The Flavian period
Chapter 8. Life on the northern frontier
Chapter 9. The Romanization of Britain in the first century
Chapter 10. The Emperor Hadrian visits Britain
Chapter 11. Britain in the second century
Chapter 12. The Emperor Severus arrives and stays
Chapter 13. The third century
Chapter 14. The Emperor Constantine launches his career in Britain
Chapter 15. Turmoil in the mid-fourth century
Chapter 16. The final years of Roman Britain
Chapter 17. Towns and urban life
Chapter 18. Life in the countryside
Chapter 19. Religion in Roman Britain
Chapter 20. The Romano-British legacy

Notes
Bibliography
Index

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A complete, up-to-date and readable history of Roman Britain, rooted in detailed scholarship yet accessible for students and non-specialists

About the Author

Sir Rupert Jackson (a former lord justice of appeal) is an independent scholar based in London, UK. Having read Classics at Cambridge before turning to the law, he has retained a lifelong interest in the subject. He is a keen and experienced academic reviewer of titles relating to Classics and Ancient History.

Reviews

The book is written in [Jackson's] trademark clear, succinct style, with levity and humour ... Jackson’s light, conversational manner makes his modern and fresh account of ancient history accessible and engaging for all readers.
*The Times*

This book is a great read and recommended for anyone who enjoys enthralling, well-written stories – even if they do not consider themselves history buffs.
*The Law Society Gazette*

Several things make this book stand out, not least its dry, often pertinent humour, which makes the reader want to power ahead, and instances of which made this reviewer laugh aloud ... With its clear and easy style that brings Roman Britain with all its complexities and contradictions hustling and bustling back into life, it is written for students and general readers. There should be at least one copy in every library, for this deserves to be a go-to book for many years to come.
*Classics for All*

It is hard to imagine a better introduction to Roman Britain for pupil and adult alike. Its direct and unfussy style is sprinkled with humour, often in the service of comparison with modern history and experience.
*Counsel Magazine*

This book is the most informative (for its length) that can be imagined. It will be a valuable addition to any school library.
*Journal of Classics Teaching*

Rupert Jackson presents an excellent and comprehensive introduction to Roman Britain, which explores ancient sources as well as the diversity of modern scholarly opinion. His crisp style, punctuated by humour, will engage the reader.
*James Renshaw, Classics Teacher, Godolphin and Latymer School, UK*

In recent years there has been a renaissance in the study of Roman Britain, with a wide variety of new material approaches being developed, many of which have shied away from the textual sources. In this book Rupert Jackson revisits Roman Britain, re-engaging with the written evidence, but placing it in the context of new ideas and key recent discoveries. This refreshing approach provides an excellent and rounded account of the province which will be of interest to specialist and general readers alike.’
*Martin Millett, Laurence Professor of Classical Archaeology, University of Cambridge, UK*