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Power At Home Trumps Distant Conquest
- Octavius (Augustus) repeatedly planned invasions of Britannia but postponed them due to greater political crises at home.
- Consolidating power in Rome often outweighed expansion, delaying conquest for decades.
Peace Fuels Anglo-Continental Trade
- Reduced Roman intervention after civil wars boosted trade between Britannia and the continent.
- Britain exported hides, grain, gold and slaves while importing wine, oil and glass.
Roman Tales And A Future Emperor
- Germanicus's voyages produced sensational tales that deterred Roman interest in Britain for a time.
- His son Gaius (Caligula) later resurfaces as a key figure whose actions affect Britain's fate.