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Describes Roman York in the second and early 3rd centuries AD

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Ottaway examines the crucial work of urban archaeologists over the past twenty-five years. Their work has revolutionized our knowledge of the early history of towns in Britian and the lives of their inhabitants.

The great historic city of York owes its origins to the Roman army which built a fortress here on the banks of the River Ouse in AD 71. By the early third century York had also became the site of a major urban center and the capital of the northern half of Britain when what had been a single Roman province was divided into two. York's importance is reflected in the fact that two Roman emperors died in the city: Septimius Severus in the year 21...

Presents the first comprehensive assessment of the archaeological record for one of the most important medieval towns in southern England from earliest times to the present day

In this authoritative volume, Patrick Ottaway draws on his extensive experience of urban archaeology to show how our conception of the early history of British towns has been radically changed over the last twenty five years. Based on his day to day involvement in the field, this study highlights some of the most important discoveries and research themes of recent years, showing how long term urban research projects have revealed new informati...