Description

The Wall of Hadrian is a book written by John Collingwood Bruce in 1874, which consists of two lectures about the famous wall built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. The lectures provide a comprehensive description of the wall, its construction, and its purpose, as well as the recent discoveries made by archaeologists in the area. The book is written in a scholarly and informative style, and is aimed at those with an interest in ancient Roman history and archaeology. It provides a fascinating insight into one of the most impressive feats of engineering from the ancient world, and the impact it had on the people who lived in the area at the time. Overall, The Wall of Hadrian is an important historical document that sheds light on a crucial period in the history of the Roman Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.