FIU History Roman Invasion of Britain Essay

Description

Apparently, at the start of his reign, Nero “even considered withdrawing from Britain, and only refrained from doing so out of deference” (Suetonius, Nero 18). Explain what prompted such a pessimistic view of the situation in Britain and why the imperial authorities decided to accelerate the pace of expansion rather than pull out altogether.

This essay asks you to discuss why Britain remained on the Roman agenda despite the rather disappointing material gains that the Claudian invasion had produced. Why didn’t the empire simply wash its hands of the place? What benefits (material and otherwise) accrued from the seizure and subsequent retention of the province? How fair is the proposition that Britain was an economic ‘lame-duck’, in any event? These questions (and others!) will need to be assessed by you in the construction of the essay. The following books may be of assistance to supplement the material in your course texts and class notes. This should be an argument based on evidence. DO NOT give me a chronological narrative!!

Supplementary Reading

*Braund, D. 1996. Ruling Roman Britain. 10-23; 41-54; 76-112

*Frere, S. 1987. Britannia.

*Salway, P. 1981. Roman Britain. 615-664.

*Salway, P. 2002. The Roman Era. 173-230.



^{Have a similar assignment? "Place an order for your assignment and have exceptional work written by our team of experts, guaranteeing you A results."}

Our Service Charter

1. Professional & Expert Writers: Eminence Papers only hires the best. Our writers are specially selected and recruited, after which they undergo further training to perfect their skills for specialization purposes. Moreover, our writers are holders of masters and Ph.D. degrees. They have impressive academic records, besides being native English speakers.

2. Top Quality Papers: Our customers are always guaranteed of papers that exceed their expectations. All our writers have +5 years of experience. This implies that all papers are written by individuals who are experts in their fields. In addition, the quality team reviews all the papers before sending them to the customers.

3. Plagiarism-Free Papers: All papers provided by Eminence Papers are written from scratch. Appropriate referencing and citation of key information are followed. Plagiarism checkers are used by the Quality assurance team and our editors just to double-check that there are no instances of plagiarism.

4. Timely Delivery: Time wasted is equivalent to a failed dedication and commitment. Eminence Papers are known for the timely delivery of any pending customer orders. Customers are well informed of the progress of their papers to ensure they keep track of what the writer is providing before the final draft is sent for grading.

5. Affordable Prices: Our prices are fairly structured to fit in all groups. Any customer willing to place their assignments with us can do so at very affordable prices. In addition, our customers enjoy regular discounts and bonuses.

6. 24/7 Customer Support: At Eminence Papers, we have put in place a team of experts who answer all customer inquiries promptly. The best part is the ever-availability of the team. Customers can make inquiries anytime.