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Army-Shaped Economy
- Roman Britain hosted a huge military presence that reshaped its economy and society.
- The army imported vast goods and created an imperial-funded market bigger than Britain could sustain alone.
Parallel Roman And Native Worlds
- Roman administration remained largely separate from native British society, producing a dual social landscape.
- Military and imperial monopolies extracted resources while locals largely provided labour and low-value goods.
Relocalisation After Collapse
- The 3rd-century crises collapsed long-distance trade and forced Britain to relocalise its economy.
- Local pottery, beer, and domestic goods replaced imported luxuries and spread Roman culture deeper into rural life.