Britannia, though not on the European Continent directly, has been one of the most peaceful, wealthy and intrepid of the Roman Provinces. It was conquered by Emperor Claudius and there were many issues about the conquest in these early days including several uprisings which could have threatened the very existence of this Island as a Province. The Romans were at first only interested in the labor of the people of this Island as well as the resources in the wealth Southeastern portion. However, as the people became more romanized and more immigrants came to populate the very forested areas of the Empire, especially after the reign of Marcus Aurelius, Britannia saw skyrocketing economic growth. Resources such as coal and iron ore made it a great center for early industrial endeavours and it