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Road to Chaucer: History and Literature of Early England Part 2: Roman Britain
After centuries of tribal rule, Britain’s history took a dramatic turn in 43 AD, when the Roman Empire launched a full-scale invasion under Emperor Claudius. Over the next few centuries, Roman influence transformed the island—its towns, roads, religion, and even daily life—leaving legacies that would echo through medieval literature. In 55 BC and 54 BC… Continue reading
