Boudica Britannia : rebel, war-leader and queen
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Boudica Britannia : rebel, war-leader and queen
Pearson Longman, c2006
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-278) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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.
Table of Contents
1. Boudica's ancestors 2. Conquering a myth: Claudius and Britannia 3. Client kingship in the Roman empire: Prasutagus & Boudica 4. Other Boudicas: 'big women' in iron age Europe 5. Femmes Fatales: Boudica & Cartimandua 6. The role of the druids in Boudica's rebellion 7. Rape, rebellion & slaughter 8. Aftermath: Retribution & reconciliation 9. The Icenian wolf: Legend and legacy
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