The Rise and Fall of Roman Britain

The Rise and Fall of Roman Britain

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection
S1 E2: When the Romans arrived in the British Isles, the empire was already on the decline, and it was in the crucible of this decline that England would be forged. Explore the impact of the Romans on Britain, from Hadrian’s Wall to the city of London. Consider the role of Christianity, the state of language, and the collapsing economy during this time.