The Roman conquest of Britain was the Roman Empire's conquest of most of the island of Britain, which was inhabited by the Celtic Britons. It began in earnest in AD 43 under Emperor …

The Roman conquest and subsequent occupation of Britain, which ended in 410, left a permanent mark on Britain and on the island's future role in the world. Centuries later, as it acquired its …

The Roman conquest of northern Gaul (58–50 bce) brought Britain into definite contact with the Mediterranean. It was already closely connected with Gaul, and, when Roman civilization and …

Roman Britain was the territory that became the Roman province of Britannia after the Roman conquest of Britain, consisting of a large part of the island of Great Britain.The occupation …

In AD 43, the Roman emperor Claudius launched an invasion of Britain, and over the next 45 years the Roman army gradually extended its control. Why did the Romans invade Britain, …

The Romans wanted Britain's precious metals gold, tin and iron – and its cattle. A number of Roman emperors wanted the glory of conquering Britain and adding it to the empire.

May 26, 2024 · In the summer of AD 43, a Roman invasion force of around 40,000 men landed on the shores of Britain, heralding the beginning of centuries of Roman rule on the island. The …

Jan 30, 2017 · Britain was a significant addition to the ever-expanding Roman Empire. For decades, Rome had been conquering the Mediterranean Sea – defeating Carthage in the …

Britain was a significant addition to the ever-expanding Roman Empire. For decades, Rome had been conquering the Mediterranean Sea – defeating Carthage in the Punic Wars, …

In the second phase of the conquest of Britain, Roman general Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus - a future emperor) led his II Augusta Legion into Dorset. He fought numerous …