Dr Rob Collins and the curators of the remarkable collections from
Hadrian's Wall present a striking new contribution to understanding the
archaeology of a Roman frontier.
Dr Rob Collins and the curators of the remarkable collections from
Hadrian's Wall present a striking new contribution to understanding the
archaeology of a Roman frontier.
This highly illustrated volume showcases the artifacts recovered from
archaeological investigations along Hadrian's Wall in order to examine
the daily lives of those living along the Northern Frontier of the Roman
Empire. Presented by theme, no other book offers such a diverse and
thorough range of the rich material culture of the Wall.
The accompanying text provides an ethnographic perspective, guiding us
through the everyday lives of the people of frontier communities, from
the Commanding Officer to the local farmer. This holistic view allows us
an insight into the homes and communities, how people dressed, what they
ate and drank, their religions and beliefs, domestic and military forms
of security, and how they conducted their business and pleasure.