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By far the majority of the population of the province of Roman Britain lived in the countryside - in smallholdings, small villages and villas ranging from small houses to extravagantly appointed rural seats. This book looks at the evidence for life in the countryside in Roman Britain - through buildings, objects and the undeniable impact of the Roman army - and examines how it changed through the 400 years of Roman rule.

Describes the history of gladiators and how the practice fit into Roman society for almost 700 years.

Roman towns in Britain

Examines how penicillian was invented, how it works and penicillin today.

The author systematically covers the subject under the three headings of Life, Death and Disease. Firstly, bones give us information about age, sex, height, weight, a persons working life and the demography of a society. Secondly, we learn of the causes of death - whether natural or intentional (from suicide to execution and cannibalism). The final section of the book looks at the evidence for a whole range of diseases - from aching joints and teeth to infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and syphilis.

Readers follow the metamorphosis of computers as they progressed from simple counting machines to creators of virtual reality and beyond. Young Adult.

The history of Ireland is one of oppression and emancipation, characterized by foreign rule and the fight for freedom. It is a history in which religious and political conflicts sit side by side with a shared love of the ancient magic that enshrouds the island. The Irish have a great sense of national identity and this is reflected in their history: their heritage is ancient and their culture unique. Irish History offers a complete A to Z journey through a turbulent past that has shaped the country today. Every entry is tagged by one of seven themes, such as Culture and Politics, which can then be followed as threads throughout the book. This way, it provides a comprehensive background to, and a deeper understanding of, a great many characters and events.