Britannia Romana or Roman antiquities in Britain, Viz. coins, camps, and publick roads. Being a full account and explanation of hte Roman coins found in Britain at different places and divers times, all of which put together making very near a compleat series, from Julius Cæsar down to Valentinian III. With particular observations on those coins that bear relation to the affairs of Britain. Also a particular delineation of all the several sorts of Roman roads, and the places where the Romans had their camps and stations, during the time of their abode here in Britain for the space of 500 years. To which is prefix'd a map of the said roads and camps in the several counties in Britain. Also a large preface, shewing the usefulness of ancient coins and medals, in relation to history, poetry, sculpture, painting, and architecture: the way to know genuine from counterfeit coins: the reason of the Romans burying so much coin here in Britain: and the time when they did so. Also the manner of making their several sorts of roads and camps here. To which is added (by way of digression) a short account of the antiquities of Oxford, in relation both to the university and city, shewing that it was a very considerable place even in the time of the Romans. Also a list of those Roman emperors and generals that came in person, or were sent hither, and the several conquests they made here. By John Pointer, M.A. Chaplain of Merton College in Oxford, and rector of Slapton in Northampton-shire

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Pointer, John, 1668-1754.

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Britannia Romana or Roman antiquities in Britain, [electronic resource] : Viz. coins, camps, and publick roads. Being a full account and explanation of hte Roman coins found in Britain at different places and divers times, all of which put together making very near a compleat series, from Julius Cæsar down to Valentinian III. With particular observations on those coins that bear relation to the affairs of Britain. Also a particular delineation of all the several sorts of Roman roads, and the places where the Romans had their camps and stations, during the time of their abode here in Britain for the space of 500 years. To which is prefix'd a map of the said roads and camps in the several counties in Britain. Also a large preface, shewing the usefulness of ancient coins and medals, in relation to history, poetry, sculpture, painting, and architecture: the way to know genuine from counterfeit coins: the reason of the Romans burying so much coin here in Britain: and the time when they did so. Also the manner of making their several sorts of roads and camps here. To which is added (by way of digression) a short account of the antiquities of Oxford, in relation both to the university and city, shewing that it was a very considerable place even in the time of the Romans. Also a list of those Roman emperors and generals that came in person, or were sent hither, and the several conquests they made here. By John Pointer, M.A. Chaplain of Merton College in Oxford, and rector of Slapton in Northampton-shire.

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Oxford : Printed by Leon. Lichfied for Anth. Peisley, and are to sold by J. Knapton, J. Wyat and W. Meadows Booksellers in London, 1724.

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[20],55,[5]p.,plate : map ; 8⁰.

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In this edition both p.[15] and p.35 are unsigned.

With an index.

Reproduction of original from Bodleian Library (Oxford).

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.

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