Hadrian's Wall : History and Guide, Guy de la Bedoyere

Hadrian's Wall : History and Guide, Guy de la BedoyereNew Paperback Stretching 73 miles from coast to coast and reaching a height of about 13 feet, Hadrian's Wall should have been counted as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Today, a World Heritage site, it stands as the most imposing monument north of the Alps and attracts millions of visitors a year. Yet, despite all the excavation and research that has been carried out, this is the first detailed guide to be written for many years. Having

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