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447 tulosta hakusanalla Hadrian F. Cook
To Thrace I have come, not on account of Rome. To Thrace I have come, not on account of Latin festivals. To Thrace I have come, not on account of pompous expanses. To Thrace I have come for something quivering, inviting, that has never existed in the senses and in reason before. To Thrace I have come On account of one wild spring. I thought perhaps the one I seek is still here, the one similar to me, the one I have postponed for too long as just before death when the rings are removed in a manner slow and solemn or when with royal deliberation earthly vestments are set aside.
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"Hadrian the Seventh: A Romance" by Frederick Rolfe delves into the eccentric world of the papacy with biting satire and profound insight. The novel follows the journey of an unconventional protagonist, who unexpectedly ascends to the papal throne as Hadrian the Seventh. Rolfe's work intertwines elements of religion, politics, and intrigue within the hallowed halls of the Vatican, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of power and identity. Set against the backdrop of ecclesiastical tradition, the novel serves as a fictional autobiography, exploring themes of ambition and spirituality. Rolfe's protagonist grapples with the weight of his newfound authority while navigating the intricacies of ecclesiastical politics and societal expectations. Through sharp social commentary and a touch of spiritual introspection, Rolfe crafts a compelling narrative that challenges conventions and exposes the inner workings of the papal institution. "Hadrian the Seventh" is a thought-provoking exploration of ecclesiastical power and the eccentricities of human nature, offering readers a glimpse into the enigmatic world of the papacy through the lens of an eccentric protagonist.
The felling of the Sycamore Gap tree in 2023 struck a deep chord across the world, reminding many of how trees define our landscapes and memories. Hadrian’s Wall and its Trees responds to that moment by celebrating the living and ancient trees that line the course of Rome’s northern frontier — and the enduring role of wood in its history. Edited by David J. Breeze, with evocative line drawings by Mark B. Richards, this richly illustrated volume explores how trees have shaped the story of Hadrian’s Wall: from their presence in Roman construction and everyday life to their appearance in art, myth, and conservation today. Essays range from studies of ancient woodlands and Roman carpentry to reflections on individual trees that have become landmarks in their own right. With contributions from archaeologists, artists, and heritage specialists, the book weaves together science, history, and emotion — demonstrating how trees, both ancient and modern, continue to give meaning to this extraordinary landscape. A testament to renewal and continuity, it invites readers to look anew at Hadrian’s Wall and the natural world that frames it.
Hadrian’s Wall – one of the most prominent monuments of the Roman period in Britain – has a special place in the public imagination. It offers a tangible reminder of our ancient past and a concrete link with the Roman occupation. Visitors can stand amid the remains, knowing that they tread in the footsteps of the soldiers who garrisoned the province. Guides to the Wall have tended to concentrate on the archaeological record, on the Wall’s construction and on military organisation. This book folds these aspects into a wider historical, social and economic perspective, providing the general reader with an analysis of how Hadrian’s Wall functioned. It describes the impact it had on the lives of both Rome’s soldiers and the native population, dealing with the contentious issue of ‘Romanisation’. It looks, too, at what happened in Christian communities of the Wall area after the Roman army’s departure. Geraint Osborn utilises archaeological evidence, including the content of the remarkable Vindolanda tablets, to give a rounded picture of military life on the Wall. He also considers the role of the monument in the context of Victorian England, a time when parallels were frequently drawn between the Roman and British empires, and how this in turn affected the excavation, preservation and modern presentation of Hadrian’s Wall.
All-in-one guide to walking Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail now in its 8th edition, re-walked and fully updated. Two-way edition with routes re-walked from Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend (Newcastle) and Wallsend (Newcastle) to Bowness-on-Solway. Hadrian's Wall Path, 84 miles from end to end, follows the course of northern Europe's largest surviving Roman monument, a 2nd-century fortification built - in the border country between England and Scotland - on the orders of the Emperor Hadrian in AD122. Opened in 2003, the path crosses the beautiful border country between England and Scotland. It is the first National Trail to follow the course of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This week-long walk is regarded as one of the least challenging National Trails. This 8th edition has been re-walked and fully updated. Printed in two-colours - follow east to west or west to east directions 8 town plans and 59 large-scale walking maps - at just under 1:20,000 - showing route times, places to stay, points of interest and much more Includes 8 stage maps and 2 overview maps Itineraries for all walkers - whether walking the route in its entirety over seven to eight days or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks Practical information for all budgets Where to stay with reviews - camping, bunkhouses, hostels, B&Bs, pubs and hotels Where to eat with reviews - cafes, pubs, tea-shops, restaurants, takeaways and shops/supermarkets What to see - historical, cultural, geographical information Detailed street plans Comprehensive public transport information - for all access points on the Hadrian's Wall Path Flora and fauna - four page full colour flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife Green hiking - understanding the local environment and minimising our impact on it Newcastle city guide GPS waypoints and what3words references - also downloadable from the Trailblazer website 16 pages of colour mapping for stage sections (one stage per page) with trail profiles
Hadrian’s Wall Path map booklet
RUCKSACK READERS
2025
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Hadrian’s Wall Path is a superb National Trail that runs for 85 miles (137 km) beside the Roman wall between Bowness-on-Solway and Wallsend, near Newcastle. Experts can't agree whether it's better to walk it from west to east or vice versa, so this booklet uniquely does both: just flip it to reverse the direction with miles correctly numbered from 0 to 85. This map booklet helps you to enjoy this classic walk in either direction or in both: route rewalked and updated in late 2025 route line more accurate than OS mapping and the official website two booklets in one, west-to-east and east-to-west custom, clear mapping at 1:50,000: no irrelevant clutter forts, milecastles and visitor centres shown includes city centre plans for Carlisle and Newcastle upon Tyne lightweight (50 grams) and small enough to slip in your pocket robust, opens flat and printed on rainproof paper.
Hadrian the Seventh
Antigonos Verlag
2025
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Hadrian's Wall: Milecastles, Turrets and the Curtain
Archaeopress
2025
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This book contains four substantial studies scrutinising aspects of the evidence for the design and form of the curtain, milecastles and turrets of Hadrian’s Wall as preserved in the primary archaeological record. Together they constitute a fresh assessment of the original appearance of the Wall and its structures, a matter of long-running controversy since nowhere does any part of the Wall survive to full height. The nature of the top of the curtain, and the form of superstructures over milecastle gateways, are not simply structural details of merely academic interest: the contributors show that both have a profound impact on how we interpret the function of the linear barrier both in its initial conception and as used over three centuries by the Roman army.
Hadrian's Wall
SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ROMAN STUDIES
2026
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Hadrian’s Wall is universally recognised as a Roman frontier monument par excellence, with its numerous attractions visited by over half-a-million tourists per annum and the archaeological study of the monument feeding into teaching and research around the world. The Wall occupies a leading role within the specialist area of Roman Frontier Studies, yet it still has so much more to offer. This volume presents a series of thematic case studies that are geographically focused on Hadrian’s Wall and the wider frontier zone, while also demonstrating how work in this region can advance understanding of core issues for Roman archaeology more generally. Each case study combines the latest research and thinking by specialists in their field, presented in an accessible format appropriate for enthusiasts, students, and professionals working in archaeology and/or Classics. As well as providing an overview of current thinking about the frontier, the volume focuses in on the Wall and its communities; the use of stone, from source to structure; evidence for conflict and violence; religion and belief, in life and death; aspects of material culture; and the Wall as a cultural phenomenon.
Following Hadrian: A Second-Century Journey Through the Roman Empire
Elizabeth Speller
Oxford University Press
2003
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One of the greatest--and most enigmatic--Roman emperors, Hadrian stabilized the imperial borders, established peace throughout the empire, patronized the arts, and built an architectural legacy that lasts to this day: the great villa at Tivoli, the domed wonder of the Pantheon, and the eponymous wall that stretches across Britain. Yet the story of his reign is also a tale of intrigue, domestic discord, and murder. In Following Hadrian, Elizabeth Speller captures the fascinating life of Hadrian, ruler of the most powerful empire on earth at the peak of its glory. Speller displays a superb gift for narrative as she traces the intrigue of Hadrian's rise: his calculated marriage to Emperor Trajan's closest female relative, a woman he privately tormented; Trajan's suspicious deathbed adoption of Hadrian as his heir, a stroke some thought to be a post-mortem forgery; and the ensuing slaughter of potential rivals by an ally of Hadrian's. Speller makes brilliant use of her sources, vividly depicting Hadrian's bouts of melancholy, his intellectual passions, his love for a beautiful boy (whose death sent him into a spiral), and the paradox of his general policies of peace and religious tolerance even as he conducted a bitter, three-year war with Judea. Most important, the author captures the emperor as both a builder and an inveterate traveler, guiding readers on a grand tour of the Roman Empire at the moment of its greatest extent and accomplishment, from the barren, windswept frontiers of Britain to the teeming streets of Antioch, from the dangers of the German forest to the urban splendor of Rome itself.
Elizabeth Speller tells the story of the most powerful man on earth in the early part of the second century. The man who built Hadrian's Wall, the Pantheon in Rome, and, for himself, a nine hundred-room villa at Tivoli. Hadrian was a great but flawed Roman Emperor, an intellectual and patron of the arts but he was also melancholy, volatile and utterly ruthless. 'Wonderful and entrancing ... Anyone interested in the ancient world will want to read this book.' Literary Review'Following Hadrian offers a clear-headed and accessible narrative of Hadrian's wandering reign, informed and enlivened by some of the best modern work on the politics of the Roman Empire - which she manages to cast much more elegantly than most professional ancient historians themselves.' Mary Beard, TLS
