Boudica Britannia

Boudica Britannia
ISBN-10
1317866304
ISBN-13
9781317866305
Category
History
Pages
304
Language
English
Published
2014-05-01
Publisher
Routledge
Author
Miranda Aldhouse-green

Description

When Roman troops threatened to seize the wealth of the Iceni people, their queen, Boudica, retaliated by inciting a major uprising, allying her tribe with the neighbouring Trinovantes. The ensuing clash is one of the most important - and dramatic - events in the history of Britain, standing testament to what can happen when an insensitive colonial power meets determined resistance from a subjugated people head-on. In this fascinating account of a legendary figure, Miranda Aldhouse-Green raises questions about female power, colonial oppression, and whether Boudica would be seen today as a freedom fighter, terrorist or martyr.

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