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The Romans in Scotland
In AD 79 Agricola, the Roman governor of Britannia, sent a fleet to survey Scotland's coast. As Agricola advanced, conquering southern Scotland by AD 83, the Caledonian tribes faced imminent invasion.
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Bust of Julius Caesar
Rome in the first century was carefully chronicled by Roman historians, particularly Tacitus, Suetonius and Dio Cassius – that is why we know so much about it. Tacitus was a political player in ...
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The first Roman invasion of Scotland
When did the Romans invade Scotland? Why did the Romans attack Scotland? How did the Scottish tribes fight back? Why did the Romans suddenly stop? Key words When did the Romans first invade Scotland?
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The Romans in Scotland
In AD 79 Agricola, the Roman governor of Britannia, sent a fleet to survey Scotland's coast. As Agricola advanced, conquering southern Scotland by AD 83, the Caledonian tribes faced imminent invasion.