Screening Roman Britain by Sylvie Magerstdt - 9781032755557

Screening Roman BritainFilm and Television between Myth and History\nAuthor(s): Sylvie Magerstdt\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032755557, 978-1032755557\nSynopsis\nThis book is the first systematic study examining depictions of Roman Britain in fictional film and television, exploring the varying interpretations of the rich history and myths that emerge from the clash of cultures between Romans and Britons.\n\nThe book proceeds chronologically through four hundred years of Roman occupation, starting with the Claudian invasion in ad 43 as featured in the television drama Britannia, before examining numerous works on Boudicas rebellion (Warrior Queen; Boudica: Warrior Queen and Boudica: Queen of War). It then investigates the period of settlement and Northern conflicts in the second century ad as reflected in the comedy show Chelmsford 123 and the recent films Centurion and The Eagle. The final chapter considers.