Have you been studying Roman Britain with your classes? Are you looking for something for the end of term? Or for extension? Then this is the book for you! Julian Morgan's book of Roman Britain Puzzles has something for everyone, from word searches (quite hard in some cases) to various forms of sudoku, code breaking, anagrams, quizzes on Roman roads in Britain (some research required here maybe), crosswords and more. The variety is astonishing and there is something for all levels of knowledge, ability and even interest; and don't worry – the answers are in the back, but don't tell the students! This book might look slim, but it is packed with information and should interest even the most reluctant student as it deals not only with the Romans but with what you can see around you in Britain today. There are some quizzes on inscriptions that might require a bit of help for those without Latin, but there is an epigraphy appendix provided at the back of the book as well. Epigraphy got me interested in studying Latin many, many years ago and – who knows? – it might just grab some of our modern students. A few of the crosswords are quite hard; good for half-term homework perhaps or for extending keen students, but overall, what comes across is the deep interest and knowledge shown by the author of this book and at £5.99 it is well worth the money for any school.
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