description: Based on the television series of the same name, this richly illustrated and fascinating book introduces the reader to the many innovations that the Romans brought to Britain, which have since had a huge impact on our lives. The invasion itself and everyday life in Roman Britain are recreated through a discussion of roads, weapons, concrete, carriages, heating, clothing, luxuries, writing and many other objects, while numerous devices, such as the inflatable bridge, a reaping machine and an odometer, are reconstructed and tested. With a foreword by presenter Adam Hart-Davis.
language: English
title: What the Romans Did For Us
titlecomplete: What the Romans Did For Us
genres: History, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 33
series: What the ...s Did For Us
publisher: Macmillan Distribution Ltd