Hadrian's Wall

by Derry Brabbs

Set within the spectacular scenery of northern England, Hadrian’s Wall was once the most heavily fortified border of the Roman Empire. Featuring stunning color photographs, this book covers not only the full length of Hadrian's Wall from the Solway Firth to Wallsend-on-Tyneside, it also presents other places of historical, natural, or architectural merit to the north and south of the Wall itself.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

128 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2008

About the author

Born 1947.

Reviews

[Kathy Piselli · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always thought this would be a fun walk to take. But I actually looked at this book to see what the famous sycamore tree looked like in 2008. It's a picture that's a bit deceiving, making it look as if it's growing out of the little circular stone structure nearby. The rest of the book contains many fascinating details of things to see along the length of the wall. I liked the mention of the Battle of Heavenfield between King Oswald and Cadwallon, which I've recently learned about elsewhere.

[Aimee Keithan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The beautiful photos in this book instantly transported me back to a special visit I took to Hadrian's Wall Country a few summers ago. Brabbs has an amazing talent for capturing the quintessential "money shots" while making you feel as if you're the only one in the world getting to enjoy these stunning panoramas. As if the photos and large coffee table format of this book weren't enough, the author has also managed to pack in an easily understandable history of this beautiful World Heritage Site. For me, this book is the ultimate travel souvenir but it could just as easily serve as inspiration for anyone who's life could use a little reminder of the wonders of the world around us.

[John Kaye · Rating 3 out of 5]

LOvely pictures. Now on to something more meaty about the Wall!

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent coverage of the wall in both words and pictures, including artifacts discovered, the history of different sections of the wall, and the National Trail path, as well as tips for driving to specific areas or where to walk to see items not on the path. Lots of full color photos and very easy to read. It is a little dated now, being almost 10 years old. But I highly recommend this book for anyone contemplating visiting the wall or walking the path.