Glass, Alcohol and Power in Roman Iron Age Scotland

'Overall, this is an excellent work, carefully considered and composed, and of importance to anyone interested in Roman glassware, ancient European drinking practices, and the cultural interactions between Romans and non-Romans during the principate.' (Bryn Mawr Classical Review); 'The book concludes by bringing together the three themes of wealth, generosity and knowledge ... This is all skilfully done and serves to highlight the role that detailed studies of specific artefact types should aspire to and can achieve.' (Antiquity); ' ... Dominic Ingemark reminds us how far back alcohol-based ritual can be traced. he also reminds us what a mistake it is to think of the non-Roman world in the first four centuries AD as being totally hostile to Roman culture ...' (Current Archaeology); 'I. has produced a solid volume, in which he thoroughly discusses the significance of the Roman glass vessels and Roman and prehistoric drinking customs.' Britannia; 'Ingemark's arguments are clear and well presented and his catalogue is an absolute joy to look through. ... The stunning pictures of the glass objects really capture the imagination ... ' Archaeology Scotland;