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502. The Roman Conquest of Britain: To the Ends of the Earth (Part 4)

2024/10/9
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Following Boudicca's uprising, the Romans solidified their presence in Britain, sending skilled leaders to quell resistance. The aftermath saw a shift in Roman strategy, focusing on rebuilding and consolidating control. London emerged as a financial hub, marking the beginning of Romanization.
  • The Romans, after Boudicca’s revolt, realized they were in Britain for the long haul.
  • They adopted a more conciliatory approach, seeking to rebuild and integrate Britain into the empire.
  • London began its transformation into a major urban and financial center.

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In the aftermath of Boudicca’s uprising, the Romans felt they could not withdraw from the British Isles. They sent their most competent fighters and leaders to suppress the indigenous Britons in the south. As the Druids of Wales were defeated, and the resistant Caledonians were massacred, the process of Romanisation in Britain began. London became the urbanised imperial capital, and the Roman love of hot springs saw the development of Bath. And, forty years after their arrival, they finally reached the Highlands, conquering lands as north as Orkney.

Listen as Tom and Dominic discuss how the Romans circumnavigated the British Isles, colonised its lands and returned to Rome as heroes.


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