The author first outlines events from the Iron Age period immediately preceding the conquest in AD 43 to the emperor Honorius\'s advice to the Britons in 410 to fend for themselves.
The superb illustrations feature reconstruction drawings, dramatic aerial views of Roman remains, and images of Roman villas, mosaics, coins, pottery, and sculpture..
For this revised edition, the text, illustrations, and bibliography have been updated to reflect the latest discoveries and research in recent years.
He then tackles the issues facing Britons after the absorption of their culture by an invading army, including the role of government and the military in the province, religion, commerce, technology, and daily life.
The author first outlines events from the Iron Age period immediately preceding the conquest in AD 43 to the emperor Honorius\'s advice to the Britons in 410 to fend for themselves