An excellent short introduction to the early history of Britain, focusing on the Roman invasion and occupation and the subsequent collapse of Roman rule. Illustrated to enhance the reading experience.
Contents include:
Roman Britain
Roman Britain: Conquest BC 55-A.D. 140
Garrisons. AD 85-211
History of Romanization. AD 43-96
Towns
Country Houses, Villages
Roads, Sea Communications 286-296
AD 300-380
AD 380-410
Saxon Conquest 300-446
Teutonic Conquest of Britain
The Invaders. Early notices
Archaeological and Literary evidence
Religion. Calendar. Agriculture
The English kingdoms. Growth of Wessex 552-688
The Hwicce. Mercia. Deira 571-615
Bernicia and Aethelfrith. Aethelberht of Kent 547-605
