Handbook To The Roman Wall: A Guide To Tourists Traversing The Barrier Of The Lower Isthmus (1895) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164664215)

Handbook to the Roman Wall is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Collingwood Bruce in 1895. The book provides a detailed description of the Roman Wall, a barrier constructed by the Romans in Northern England during the 2nd century AD. The wall was built to protect the Roman Empire from the barbarian tribes living in what is now Scotland. The book is designed to be a guide for tourists who wish to traverse the wall and explore the surrounding area. It includes detailed information on the history of the wall, its construction, and the different forts and settlements that were built along its length. The book also provides practical tips for travelers, such as the best routes to take, the best times to visit, and the most interesting sights to see. Overall, Handbook to the Roman Wall is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire and the fascinating structures it left behind.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Collingwood Bruce
ISBN-10: 1164664212
ISBN-13: 9781164664215
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d