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Conquering the Ocean 2022
Conquering the Ocean is a 2022 non-fiction book written by British archaeologist Richard Hingley. Published as part of the Ancient Warfare and Civilization series by Oxford University Press, it tells the story of the Roman invasion of Britain. The book covers events from Julius Caesar's campaigns in 55 and 54 BCE through the building of Hadrian's Wall in the early 2nd century CE. Using recent archaeological discoveries and ancient texts, Hingley questions standard views of unavoidable Roman control, highlighting opposition by native Britons, especially Boudica's notable rebellion. The work received positive reviews and was shortlisted for the 2023 PROSE Awards.
Details
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- ISBN
- 9780190937416
- Pages
- 336
- Format
- Series
- Ancient Warfare and Civilization
