The Roman baths built in England are an especially significant portrayal of Roman society because they represent their highly sophisticated lifestyle and the comfort of their own culture, as well as their ambition to conquer Great Britain.
The Great Bath, in particular, was built in England in 54 BC under the reign of Julius Caesar. It once stood in a huge hall that rose 40 feet tall, and was 1.6 meters deep, which was the ideal depth for bathing at the time. It includes an atrium, an open roofed entrance hall that served as an exercise ground for young men. The bath still stands today and is used by many as a popular tourist attraction. It informs us about Rome’s culture because it shows us the elegance and high class ways in which they incorporated everyday things into
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“One attraction that Britain held for those who sought to conquer that distant land was the very difficulty in doing so. Surrounded by Ocean, the conquest of such a place only could enhance the prestige of one bold enough to make the attempt.” In 54 BC, Julius Caesar set Rome on one of their biggest conquests: their second invasion of Great Britain. Their first attempt was unsuccessful, resulting in only their control of a beachland on the Kent coast. Driven back to France due to bad weather, the Roman army was immobilized. However, their second conquest was much more successful. With the total of 800 ships, the Roman army travelled to Boulogne on the night of July 6th, landing the next day on the beach between Sandwich and Deal. Caesar led his troops 12 miles inland from their landing site to the Stour River, later encountering the British forces at the ford of the Stour. Eventually, the British surrendered and retreated to a hill fort, giving the Romans their first claim of victory in this battle. In the end, the Romans were ultimately successful with their conquest of Britain, although it only lasted