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Routledge
272 Pages
by
Routledge
272 Pages
by
Routledge
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This authoritative and original work sets the results of recent archaeological research in the context of classical scholarship, as it explores three main aspects of Romano-British buildings:
* general characteristics of form and structure * the ways in which they were built and decorated * the range of activities for which they were designed.
This evidence is then used to discuss the social... Read more
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Housing in the Ancient World; Chapter 3 A History of Romano-British Houses; Chapter 4 Types of House; Chapter 5 Building Techniques; Chapter 6 Appearance and Superstructure; Chapter 7 Decoration and the Meaning of Mosaics; Chapter 8 Admittance to the House; Chapter 9 Principal Reception Rooms; Chapter 10 Architectures of Abundance; Chapter 11 The Living Quarters; Chapter 12 The Romano-British Household; Chapter 13 Culture and Society in Roman Britain;
Biography
Dominic Perring
'This is a fundamental book of enduring importance.' - Antiquity
'This book is a must for any student or professional archaeologist specialising in the study of the Roman house ... a vital contribution to Romano-British studies.' - Minerva
