The ‘legacy’ of Rome : the rise, decline, and fall of the theory of Romanization

摘要: In this paper three interrelated topics will be discussed. First, I explore how some British academics, administrators and politicians actively used the Roman Empire to help identify define their own aspirations, in so doing drew a parallel between Britain Rome. discussing topic, provide brief consideration of work Francis Haverfield, pioneer Romano-British archaeological studies. Second, show contemporary scholars retain positive conception experience, ways which affects present-day archaeology. Third, consider ideas that are currently promoted by post-colonial studies – can taken suggest an urgent need for change shall also what might involve. In these adopt approach is polemical character. Such study must aim respect historical accuracy but, propounding strong line argument, does not seek historiographical completeness (Fabian 1983, 38).