The View from Hadrian's Wall - Two Friends Hike Along the Ancient Roman Frontier

Built almost 2,000 years ago by the Roman occupiers of Britain, Hadrian's Wall is one of the most famous and identifiable World Heritage Sites. When two old friends, one American and one British, reunited to trek the length of the Wall, they reminisced about the past while sharing apprehension about the future. This memoir of their coast-to-coast voyage examines Roman history, drawing parallels between the fall of the Roman Empire and the recent political developments and uncertainties in the United Kingdom and the United States. The authors also share their often humorous encounters with locals they met along the way while hiking in incessant rain.

List of contents

Table of Contents

Preface by Mark Clegg

Introduction by Mark Clegg

Introduction by David Wilmot

Chapter 1.¿Geordieland

Chapter 2.¿The Red Lion

Chapter 3.¿Moorlands

Chapter 4.¿Cumbria

Chapter 5.¿Carlisle

Chapter 6.¿Last Leg

Postscript

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Index

About the author

Mark Clegg works in financial services and is co-owner of Raison de Retro, a vintage books and antiques business. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.David Wilmot is a partner in a European fund management company. He lives in London and Cornwall.

Product details

• Authors: Mark Clegg, David Wilmot, Wilmot David
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.12.2021
• EAN: 9781476685069
• ISBN: 978-1-4766-8506-9
• No. of pages: 205
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 286 g
• Illustrations: Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Other sports disciplines; HISTORY / Ancient / Rome, Walking, hiking, trekking, SPORTS & RECREATION / Hiking, Travel & holiday, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Ancient Rome, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Travel and holiday, European history: the Romans