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Roman Invasion
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Ideal for young readers with an interest in history and adventure, particularly those fascinated by Roman Britain and ancient tribal cultures.
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It's AD 84 when Bran, a prince of the Carvetii tribe, is captured by the Romans. A legion of soldiers is marching east, to build a military road. It's hostile country, and Bran is to go with them as a hostage to ensure the legion's safety ... but no one is safe in newly conquered Britain.
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Roman Invasion
It's AD 84 when Bran, a prince of the Carvetii tribe, is captured by the Romans. A legion of soldiers is marching east, to build a military road. It's hostile country, and Bran is to go with them as a hostage to ensure the legion's safety ... but no one is safe in newly conquered Britain.Paperback$1799Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
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ISBN: 9781407165585
Publisher: Scholastic
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 May 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Scholastic Press
Audience: Children
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Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 133.0mm
Height: 201.0mm
Weight: 110g
Pages: 144
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