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ROMAN BRITAIN (AD )
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Extent of Roman Influence
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Motives for the Ist Roman Invasion
Julius Caesar, B.C. Prestige Economic Gain Strategic Celts in Gaul
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Motives for the 2nd Invasion
Uphold Roman Authority Verica, King of the Atrebates Overthrown by Cunobelin’s son Implementation of Roman policy Elimination of Drudism in Gaul Internal Stability Legitimize Emperor’s Authority Emperor Claudius, AD 43
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Map of Roman Britain
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Roman Britain
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Urban Communities Urban Dwellers Amenities
3 Types Distinguished by Roman Citizenship and Roman Influence Colonia Municipium Civitas Government Spanish Aqueduct
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Bath Spa
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Layout of Roman Towns
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Roman Amphitheatre
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Roman Wall Outside London Museum
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Ribcester (Lancashire)
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Roman Chester
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Celtic Hut Historical Misconceptions Isolated Farms & Villas
Existence of Villages Full Gamut of Categories Isolated Farms, Hamlets, Villages
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Celtic Roundhouse
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Rural Life 2nd Misconception Exalted View of Villas
Percentage of Impressive Villas Geographic Location Popularity Role Model of Typical Villa
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Reconstruction of One Villa
Diamond Tile Villa
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Reconstructed Bancroft Villa
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Roman Villa in Britain
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Mosaic Floors
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Roman Palace of Fishbourne, West Sussex
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Mosaic In British Museum
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Phoenix Mosaic
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Earliest Mosaic of Christ
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Rural Life: Agriculture
Improved Organization Wells Underground Silos Water-Powered Machinery
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Economy Roman Contributions Improved Organization Trade Expansion
Exports and Imports Slavery
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Cross Section of Roman Road
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Roman Administration
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Family Life Slavery Architecture of Town Houses Water Supplies
Marriage Death Roman Arch in Lincoln
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Death in Roman Britain
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Limits of Roman Influence I
Failure to Romanize Northern Military Zone Boudicca’s Revolt (60) Governor Agricola (78-84) ---Battle of Mons Graupius (84)
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Limits of Roman Influence II
Roman Walls Hadrian’s Wall (122-28) Antonine Wall (142) ien Hadrian’ Wall Emperor Hadrian
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Roman Britain
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Hadrian’s Wall
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Hadrian’s Wall
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Hadrian’s Wall
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Limits of Roman Influence III
Stagnation of Celtic Tribal Centers Failure of Model Roman Towns to Expand Minimal Contribution to Farming
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Impact of Roman Britain
Saxon Invasion Complicates Assessment Language Christianity Paved Roads Older Scholarly View Town Sites Saxon Cultural Level Saxon Political Unity Lindisfarne Gospels
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The End of Roman Britain
5th Century Collapse Assaults of 367 Terminal Date? 409 410 420 or 430
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Invasions of the 5th Century
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Porchester Castle Built for Defense Against Invaders
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