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

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Guy de la Bédoyère

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