The London That Was Rome: The Imperial City Recreated by the New Archaeology: The Re-Mapping of Londinium, Augusta, Capital of the Province of M Tapa dura - 1971

Hardback. Acceptable.

Allen and Unwin, 1971. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Dustjacket has two 3/4 inch closed tears and slight wear at lower edge of spine. archeology.

George Allen and Unwin Ltd, London, 1971. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Acknowledgements, author's forward, introduction by author, four appendices, bibliography and index. At the beginning of the text there are double map showing ancient Roman London. Dark pink coloured boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Illustrated dustwrapper with white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Quoting the front fold over panel blurb " ... This book is both a Detective story and pale of buried treasure. Some years ago, Michael Harrison set out to discover the truth about Roman London. Did it survive the Saxon onslaught in the fifth century, or (as many historians have claimed) did it lie sacked, ruined and abandoned the back century and a half. Searching for an answer, Michael Harrison forge for himself a new "truth detecting" method of discovery; but even he could not anticipate immense success of this method." A little rubbing of… Leer más

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.