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- PublicationRomano-Celtic élites and their religion: a study of archaeological sites in Gloucestershire(Caeros Publishing, 2005)Adams, GeofferyRoman-Celtic Temples in Britain represent a unique portrayal of both the influence of the Romans upon the communities in Iron Age Britain, but also the continuing presence of native religious traditions. Based upon the archaeological evidence from the county of Gloucestershire, Geoff Adams presents a comprehensive analysis of the social priorities exhibited among the native élites and how this affected the development of Celtic religion in the region.Geoff Adams is currently as Associate Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at the University of New England, Australia.
- PublicationThe Suburban Villas of Campania and their Social Function(Archaeopress, 2006)Adams, GeofferyOne of the most significant features in the suburbium of Roman cities throughout Italy were the villae suburbanae. Modern scholarship has undertaken a large amount of research into the residential properties and lifestyles of the Roman nobility, and the Roman villa has been a prime subject area in this regard. But villae suburbanae have only received limited detailed analysis from these scholars. To this end, this study examines both the literary and archaeological evidence relating to villae suburbanae in an effort to gain a better understanding of this type of residence. The first fundamental feature of this investigation is to understand these buildings within their social and geographical context. The second feature is the method employed to interpret the social aspects of villae suburbanae, which utilises statistical analysis to determine the percentage of space allocated for potential entertainment. This dual approach makes the study both historically relevant for a more comprehensive analysis of villae suburbanae, and methodologically innovative as it introduces a new methodology for analysing floor plans of residences, which should be applicable to other types of structure in future investigations.