Coming of Age

Alternative title

Romans in Britain, The: Coming of Age

Synopsis

Focuses on what it was like for the inhabitants of Britain to be invaded and subjugated by the Romans. The initial rebellion and revolt by Boudicca was ruthlessly crushed, and a new, vibrant culture emerged. London and Bath became showpiece cities, with magnificent new buildings and vast commercial opportunities for the Romano-British people. Elsewhere huge industrial complexes developed, such as the massive iron workings at Beauport Park in Sussex. Eventually Saxon pirates begin to raid the coast and the once great cities fell into decline. In the third century wealth moved out to the countryside to houses such as Chedworth in Gloucestershire, and the villa culture was born.

Series

Culture, Identity and Power in the Roman Empire, Course A309

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1999

Availability

Off-air recording; 2000 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

Broadcast on BBC2 on 8/5/99 as THE ROMANS IN BRITAIN: COMING OF AGE.

Documentation

Additional information at: www.open2.net/romans

Subjects

Classical studies

Keywords

Roman Empire

Credits

Cast

Guy de la Bédoyère

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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