The Roman House in Britain, 2001, 272 p., 57 dessins, 14 photo. n.b., rel. -

This authoritative and original work sets the results of recent archaeological research in the context of classical scholarship, as it explores three main aspects of Romano-British buildings: general characteristics of form and structure; the ways in which they were built and decorated; the range of activities for which they were designed. This evidence is then used to discuss the social practices and domestic arrangements that characterised Romano-British elite society. The author also looks to the ancient world at large, to see if there are similarities or contrasts which can illuminate Romano-British findings. Fully illustrated, this volume is the essential guide to how houses were built, used and understood in Roman Britain.