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Title: The Excavations of Roman Baths at Bath
Credits: E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Excavations of Roman Baths at Bath" by Charles Edward Davis is a detailed historical account written in the late 19th century. This publication primarily focuses on the archaeological findings related to the Roman baths in Bath, England. The book captures the significance of these ancient structures and discusses the discoveries made during various excavations, shedding light on Roman engineering and bathing culture. In his work, Davis meticulously documents the process of uncovering the Roman Baths, providing insights into the layout and construction of the baths, as well as the historical context of Bath as a city that thrived during Roman times. He describes various baths, architectural features, and the intricate systems in place for managing the hot mineral waters from the springs. Through detailed accounts of excavations and references to earlier works, Davis navigates the evolution of the Roman baths and their enduring impact on the archaeological landscape, emphasizing the importance of preserving these remnants of Roman history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Davis, Charles Edward, 1827-1902
EBook No.: 13582
Published: Oct 2, 2004
Downloads: 311
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Antiquities
Subject: Bath (England) -- Antiquities, Roman
Subject: Bath (England) -- Guidebooks
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Excavations of Roman Baths at Bath
Credits: E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Excavations of Roman Baths at Bath" by Charles Edward Davis is a detailed historical account written in the late 19th century. This publication primarily focuses on the archaeological findings related to the Roman baths in Bath, England. The book captures the significance of these ancient structures and discusses the discoveries made during various excavations, shedding light on Roman engineering and bathing culture. In his work, Davis meticulously documents the process of uncovering the Roman Baths, providing insights into the layout and construction of the baths, as well as the historical context of Bath as a city that thrived during Roman times. He describes various baths, architectural features, and the intricate systems in place for managing the hot mineral waters from the springs. Through detailed accounts of excavations and references to earlier works, Davis navigates the evolution of the Roman baths and their enduring impact on the archaeological landscape, emphasizing the importance of preserving these remnants of Roman history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Davis, Charles Edward, 1827-1902
EBook No.: 13582
Published: Oct 2, 2004
Downloads: 311
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Antiquities
Subject: Bath (England) -- Antiquities, Roman
Subject: Bath (England) -- Guidebooks
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.