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Name: Under another sky
Author: Charlotte Higgins

📘 Under another sky by Charlotte Higgins

In "Under Another Sky," Charlotte Higgins traces the remnants of Roman Britain across the countryside, revealing how the ancient empire’s physical imprint continues to shape the modern landscape. Traveling on foot and in a VW camper van, she investigates historical sites, archaeological discoveries, and cultural memories that transform the way we view Great Britain’s national story. The book blends travel, history, and personal reflection to show how Roman influence is still felt in Britain’s monuments, geography, and cultural imagination.

First publish date: 2014

Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing

Authors: Charlotte Higgins

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