The Wall of Hadrian is a book written by John Collingwood Bruce in 1874. It is a comprehensive account of the famous Hadrian's Wall, which was built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD to protect their territory in Britain from the barbarian tribes to the north. The book is based on two lectures given by Bruce, which were delivered to the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne.The book covers the history of the wall, its construction, and its...