{"title":"Professor Richard Hingley","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessor Richard Hingley offers a compelling exploration of ancient history, bringing to life the worlds of Roman Britain through detailed biographies and vivid accounts of urban development. His works, including studies on figures like Boudica and the story of Londinium, blend scholarly insight with accessible narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtfully researched histories that deepen understanding of Britain's past, combining elements of biography, cultural analysis, and military history. 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He explores the multiple functions of Londinium over time, considering economy, industry, trade, status, and urban infrastructure. Additionally, he examines how power, status, gender, and identity are reflected through the materiality of the terrain and waterscape of the evolving city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA particular focus of the book is the ritual and religious context in which these activities occurred. Hingley looks at how places within the developing urban landscape were inherited and considers how the history and meanings of Londinium built upon earlier associations from its recent and ancient past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as drawing together a much-needed synthesis of recent scholarship and material evidence, Hingley offers new perspectives that will inspire future debate and research for years to come. This volume not only provides an accessible introduction for undergraduate students and anyone interested in the ancient city of London, but also an essential account for more advanced students and scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463472464108,"sku":"9781350047297","price":68.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350047297-londinium-a-biography.jpg?v=1775033435"},{"product_id":"roman-britain-in-twenty-towns-by-professor-richard-hingley-9781350520110","title":"Roman Britain in Twenty Towns","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoman Britain in Twenty Towns\u003c\/em\u003e traverses the ruins of the past, from Hadrian’s Wall to Sulis Minerva’s spa at Bath, and the public buildings and walled circuits of other towns. 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