Hadrian's Wall

Explore the awe-inspiring history of Hadrian's Wall, a monument to Roman ambition and a testament to the ever-shifting frontier of Britain. From its prehistoric roots, where Mesolithic hunter-gatherers built some of the earliest known structures, to the transformative Neolithic era of farming and territorial settlement, this land has long been shaped by human endeavour. Hadrian's Wall itself marked the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire, stretching from Bowness-on-Solway to the Tyne, its imposing stone forts, milecastles, and turrets a display of military precision and imperial power. Designed to awe and control, the Wall not only defended Roman territory but also showcased the empire's reach, planning, and engineering brilliance. Walk the rugged landscape, once the edge of civilization, with author John Sadler, and discover the forts, command posts, and battlements that stood against unconquered tribal lands beyond. A story of conquest, culture, and human ingenuity, Hadrian's Wall reveals the remarkable people, places, and events that shaped this iconic frontier. AUTHOR: John Sadler was born and bred in Northumberland and he has worked for most of his career in the law. He is an expert on the history of warfare and a prolific writer on the subject. His many books include Battle for Northumbria, Scottish Battles, War in the North 1461-1464, Border Fury: The Three Hundred Years War, Culloden 1746, Bannockburn: Battle for Liberty and The Second Barons' War: Simon de Montfort and the Battles of Lewes and Evesham. 12 colour, 12 b/w illustrations