Vindolanda books in order

The Vindolanda trilogy by Adrian Goldsworthy is a three-book historical fiction series set on the Roman frontier in northern Britain.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Vindolanda 2017 Adrian Goldsworthy Buy
2 The Encircling Sea 2018 Adrian Goldsworthy Buy
3 Brigantia 2020 Adrian Goldsworthy Buy

The Vindolanda trilogy is set on the northern frontier of Roman Britain, in the area that would become Hadrian’s Wall. Vindolanda (2017) opens the series with Roman soldiers stationed at the edge of empire, facing threats from the tribes beyond the frontier. The Encircling Sea (2018) and Brigantia (2020) continue the story.

Goldsworthy draws directly on his expertise as a Roman historian, and the real archaeological site of Vindolanda gives the series a concrete setting rooted in actual history.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Vindolanda series?

There are three books in the Vindolanda series, published between 2017 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Vindolanda series?

The first book in the Vindolanda series is Vindolanda, published in 2017.

What is the Vindolanda series about?

The trilogy is set on the Roman frontier in northern Britain around the time of Hadrian’s Wall. Vindolanda (2017) introduces Roman soldiers and local Britons on the edge of the empire. The Encircling Sea (2018) and Brigantia (2020) continue the story.

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