The Roman Remains of Southern France: A Guide Book

 

The Roman Remains of Southern France: A Guide Book



The Roman Remains of Southern France: A Guide Book



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The Roman Remains of Southern France is the only specialist guidebook to this region available. It is the result of the most up-to-date research. Comprehensive in coverage, it provides depth and context while evoking the distinctive atmosphere of the place.The book is easy to use, with a large number of maps, site plans and photographs and it will enable the traveller to explore the major cultural contribution made by the Romans to this part of France.

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