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by Wilkinson Philip (Author)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Boxtree; New edition edition (20 Jul 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 075226172X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752261720
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.4 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 352,496 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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From frescoes to fast food, bridges to bikinis, the Romans brought us a variety of innovations that changed the landscape of Britain and the lifestyle of its inhabitants for ever. The Romans were mass-producers, capitalists and bureaucrats who during their 400-year stay in Britain built dozens of towns and miles of roads, leaving a fascinating and complex legacy that forms the basis of much of our technology today.

Based on the BBC series of the same name, presented by Adam Hart-Davis, What The Romans Did For Us investigates the innovations that Romans brought to our shores and assesses their considerable impact on our lives. It features demonstrations and reconstructions of extraordinary Roman devices, and provides an alternative, dynamic history of the people that transformed Britain.

'The irrespressible Adam Hart-Davis.... has the energy and ingenuity to match the Romans...' Radio Times

'What makes any programme to do with Adam Hart-Davis fascinating is that he doesn't just tell you things... he actually gets his feet wet.' The Times



About the Author

Philip Wilkinson is a writer and editor with over 40 books to his credit. His books include Eyewitness History of the World, Encyclopedia of Ideas that Changed the World and The Shock of the Old published by Channel 4 Books.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A throroughly entertaining read, 23 Aug 2001
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I watched the TV series this book was based on and thoroughly enjoyed it. As such I bought the book and have not been disappointed. The text is very readable - being entertaining as well as informative. My only criticism would be that the number of pictures of Adam Hart-Davis standing next to various Roman pieces of machinary is rather high. However, if you are interested in Roman Britain, this book as a whole is a great introduction.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Basic and Repetitive, 2 Mar 2001
This review is from: What the Romans Did For Us (Hardcover)
Sadly this book is more about the Peter Snow-esque self-gratification of author David-Hart than giving any real depth to the subject in hand. With many books & programmes currently "doing the rounds" on subjects such as the real causes of the Pompeii disaster, this is an attempt which makes light of the audience's intelligence, often repeating facts ad nauseam and annoyingly using picture after picture of Davis trying to "be a Roman". Whilst the TV series might have been carried by Davis' enthusiasm, the book transcription of the BBC series cannot capture this is we are left with static stills and lifeless pictures/descriptions which are frankly very good for pre-sleep bedtime reading. Not one of the BBC's better efforts, and frankly not worth the cost of the hardback book unless you have never heard of the Romans and want to start from scratch.
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