Boudica Britannia
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, History, British
| Author: | Miranda Aldhouse-Green | ISBN: | 9781317866299 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | May 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Miranda Aldhouse-Green |
| ISBN: | 9781317866299 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | May 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
