Hadrian's wall by Mark Jessop Paperback Book
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Hadrian's wall by Mark Jessop Paperback Book. Built under the rule of the Roman emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century CE, this vast defensive frontier once marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire in Britain. Garrisons were reduced, forts abandoned, and the once-powerful frontier fell into decline. Hadrian's wall by Mark Jessop Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Stretching across the rugged landscape of northern England, Hadrian's Wall remains one of the most remarkable monuments of the ancient world. Built under the rule of the Roman emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century CE, this vast defensive frontier once marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire in Britain. But the wall was far more than a barrier of stone-it was a living frontier where soldiers, traders, and tribal communities interacted in a complex and often dangerous Hadrian's Wall, Mark Jessop takes readers on a detailed journey through the history of this extraordinary structure. From the Roman conquest of Britain to the ambitious engineering that created the wall itself, the book explores the military strategy, construction methods, and daily life of the men who guarded the empire's edge. Within the forts and milecastles along the wall, soldiers from across the Roman world lived, trained, traded, and worshipped, creating a unique cultural frontier where Roman and native traditions book also examines the tribes who lived beyond the wall and the constant tension between empire and independence. Raids, skirmishes, diplomacy, and trade shaped the relationship between Rome and the northern peoples, making the frontier a place of both conflict and cooperation. Through archaeology, historical evidence, and modern research, the story of these encounters comes vividly to the Roman Empire began to weaken, the wall gradually lost its military purpose. Garrisons were reduced, forts abandoned, and the once-powerful frontier fell into decline. Yet the legacy of Hadrian's Wall endured. Its ruins influenced medieval kingdoms, inspired legends and folklore, and continue to fascinate historians and travellers alike. Details ISBN-13 9798233876837 Title Hadrian's wall Author Mark Jessop Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 114 Publisher Mark Jessop GEItemID:177071977; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
