“Anyone picking up this book will want to buy it, and they will find a text which is well written, scholarly without sacrifice of readability, and taking account of the latest work and thought on the wall.”–Archaeological Journal. Here is the most complete account yet of Hadrian’s Wall, with descriptions of its military and political functions; details of its engineering and construction, and a complete look at the way of life enjoyed and endured by both the soldiers and civilians who dwelt near it.