Hadrian"s Wall is probably the most spectacular memorial to the Roman Empire in Britain. It ran across hill and dale from the mouth of the Tyne to the Solway Firth. Building the Wall was a massive engineering project. For over 250 years it stood as Rome"s northern frontier.Fully illustrated in color, this guidebook describes the life and landscape of the Wall and gives remarkable insight into Roman military organisation. All the principal sites open to the public are featured and illustrated. At the excavated forts and settlement self-guided tours are provided with plans. Many of the splendid objects to be seen in the museums are shown in full color, as well as reconstructions of Roman life.Guide has been written by David J. Breeze, an international authority on Roman studies. Dr. Breeze is also co-author of the Pelican paperback on Hadrian"s wall.