The Road: a story of Romans and ways to the past

REVIEW BY ANDREW TIBBS The Road is a personal journey by the author to experience Roman roads and how they impacted the lives of those around them, and the surrounding landscape, not just 2,000 years ago, but in more recent times. Seeking the essence of Roman roads, how and why they continue to influence us, Hadley brings together an eclectic mix of history, archaeology, geography, and observation. On his journey, Hadley learns about the origins of Romans roads, and how archaeologists and scholars have used technology to rediscover them. Along the way, he recounts some of the myths and stories that have been influenced by these ancient networks. Beginning in Kent, where the Romans fir