Divine, David, 1904-1987. Hadrian's Wall : : the north-west frontier of Rome / [electronic resource] / David Divine.. — New York : : Barnes and Noble,, 1995.. — 244 p., [16] p. of plates : : ill., map, plans ; 23 cm.

Includes index.

Hadrian's Britain -- The incomparable memorial -- Resolutely opposed to Rome -- Consequences of Agricola's recall -- Hadrian the decision-maker -- The eastern sector -- The splendour of the high sill -- Western anomalies -- The building of the wall -- Forts of the frontier complex -- Military effectiveness -- The Antonine adventure -- Regeneration of the north -- The engendering of revolt -- The great overwhelming -- Decline and disaster.



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Hadrian's Wall (England)
Romans--England.
Fortification, Roman--England.


Rome--History, Military--30 B.C.-476 A.D.
Great Britain--History, Military--55 B.C.-449 A.D.
England--Antiquities, Roman.

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