Roman Conquests: Britain

by Simon Elliott

The Roman Conquests series seeks to explain when and how the Romans were able to conquer a vast empire stretching from the foothills of the Scottish Highlands to the Sahara Desert, from the Atlantic to the Persian Gulf. How did their armies adapt to and overcome the challenges of widely varied enemies and terrain? In this volume, Dr Simon Elliott draws on the latest research and archaeological evidence to present a new narrative of the conquest (never completed) of Britain. From Julius Caesar's initial incursions in 55 and 54 BC, through the Claudian invasion of 43 AD and the campaigns of expansion and pacification thereafter, he analyses the Roman army in action. The weapons, equipment, organization, leadership, strategy and tactics of the legions and their British foes are described and analysed. The ferocity of the resistance was such that the island was never wholly subdued and required a disproportionate military presence for the duration of its time as a Roman province.

Genres: History

335 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 26, 2021

Reviews

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read some of Dr Simon Elliott's previous work, I wasn't surprised by this book. "Roman Conquests: Britain" entertains as much as it informs. It's written in a way that doesn't over-complicate things, making it easy to read for even the most novice reader of Roman history. Drawing on the latest archaeological evidence and research, this is fascinating reading. I don't often (never?!) mention covers, but this one is stunning!

My thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley. This review was written voluntarily and is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.

[Annarella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative, entertaining and well researched.
It's an engrossing reads that can be appreciated by those who want to learn something about Roman history and those who want to learn something new.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine