{"product_id":"screening-roman-britain-9781032755571","title":"Screening Roman Britain","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is the first systematic study examining depictions of Roman Britain in fictional film and television, exploring the varying interpretations of the rich history and myths that emerge from the clash of cultures between Romans and Britons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book proceeds chronologically through 400 years of Roman occupation, starting with the Claudian invasion in AD 43 as featured in the television drama \u003ci\u003eBritannia\u003c\/i\u003e, before examining numerous works on Boudicaâs rebellion (\u003ci\u003eWarrior Queen\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBoudica: Warrior Queen\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBoudicca: Queen of War\u003c\/i\u003e). It then investigates the period of settlement and Northern conflicts in the second century AD as reflected in the comedy show \u003ci\u003eChelmsford 123\u003c\/i\u003e and the recent films \u003ci\u003eCenturion\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e. The final chapter considers Romeâs influence on the most enduring of British myths â Arthurian legend â as illustrated in films like \u003ci\u003eKing Arthur\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Legion\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eArthur \u0026amp; Merlin: Knights of Camelot\u003c\/i\u003e and other recent works. On its route through history, the book examines how these works have interwoven contemporary concerns into their ancient worlds. As the book demonstrates, Roman Britain has left lasting traces in our culture. Exploring its representation on screen offers valuable insights into these traces and addresses questions about national identity, colonialism, multiculturalism and the mythologizing of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume provides a fascinating study of Roman Britain on film, of interest to students and scholars of classical reception, film and television, and history, as well as those with an interest in representation and the cultural significance and contemporary relevance of early colonial narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53733951865175,"sku":"9781032755571","price":39.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032755571.jpg?v=1782118885","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/screening-roman-britain-9781032755571","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}