Roman Britain
In Our Time
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Rome's Impact on Britain: Exploitation and Cultural Clash
Exploring the dynamics between the Romans and British tribes, highlighting themes of exploitation and subjugation over the 400-year Roman rule in Britain. The chapter discusses the absence of senators, emperors, and bridge rights in Roman Britain, as well as the cultural isolation Britain experienced from the Mediterranean-influenced Roman provinces. It delves into the contrasting impacts of Romanization on rural peasants and urban elites, while also discussing historical events like Budica's rebellion against the Roman Empire.
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