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Hadrian's Wall
  

Hadrian's Wall (Paperback)

by David J. Breeze (Author)
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  • Paperback
  • Publisher: English Heritage; 2nd Revised edition edition (25 Nov 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1850748349
  • ISBN-13: 978-1850748342
  • Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 20.4 x 0.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 666,053 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not one for the layman!, 27 Aug 2008
I bought this book, as like many people, I was setting out to walk the wall and thought a bit of background reading would make my journey more pleasurable. The synopsis gave the impression that this would be accessible to just about anyone. I have to tell you that I was only able to make it to page 112. It could and should have been more interesting but there were just too many statistics: "The forward ditch measured 5 feet (1.5m) across and 2 feet 8 inches (0.8m) deep; it had been recut twice. The rear ditch measured 6 feet 6 inches (1.9m) across by 2 feet (0.6m) deep. A mile on, by tower 2b, only one ditch was found. It was 3 feet 6 inches (1.1m) wide............" aaarrgghh and so it goes on; mind numbingly dull. In beween the statistics however, there were some very interesting facts and I did learn quite a bit about Roman life on the wall. It was just that you had to wade through a pile of statistics, which were instantly forgotten before you came to the good bits. I can't fault the authors on their research; it's incredibly thorough. I just wish the book could have been a lot shorter than its 250 pages (before the appendices)sans stats and maybe then I could have finished it and learnt a lot more to boot.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Authoritative, but not fun, 23 Aug 2009
By Anthony K. Divey (Hertfordshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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If you need a relatively short book to impart the essential details of the purpose, building and use of Hadrian's Wall then start here. It covers the Antonine Wall too and also has a (fairly unnecessary) chapter on the Roman Army. It combines detailed and authoritative information with an economic written style which makes it a relatively quick read. However, it's not a fun read - ultimately rather dry and passionless. It's not a guidebook either, although to be fair it never sets out to be one. In the paperback version the maps are too small.

Probably one for the student (or teacher).
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic text, 18 Feb 2009
By Ben Kane (Nr Bristol, UK) - See all my reviews
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My reason for posting this is that I wanted to add some balance to the previous review. This book might indeed be weighty, but it is a truly authoritative text on Hadrian's Wall and is indispensable for anyone who wants in depth information on the wall. I found it excellent and have read it cover to cover twice.
Ben Kane, author of The Forgotten Legion (Forgotten Legion Chronicle Series)
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