Description
Book SynopsisRead all about the Queen of the Iceni tribe, Boudicca, who led a rebellion against Roman rule that is still remembered to this day! From when she crowned Queen on the death of her husband, to her great battle against the Roman Army in which thousands were killed, and in which she was ultimately defeated by Roman Governor, Paulinus.
Find out all about the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain, the Roman invasion, the nature of their society and culture, and the legacy they left behind. Look too at the discovery of Roman artefacts and writing, and how they have been used to construct a picture of the time. Readers will learn to draw conclusions from the evidence provided - a great basis for class discussions.
The History VIP series of biographies look at the lives of famous Britons, telling their life stories and how they have shaped the course of history. Focusing on key subjects in the history curriculum for Key Stages 2 and 3 they explore the impact of except
Table of Contents
- 1: Introducing...Boudicca
- 2: Early Life
- 3: Roman Britain
- 4: Celts vs Romans
- 5: Boudicca in Charge
- 6: Treachery!
- 7: Uprising
- 8: Shock Defeat
- 9: The Uprising Continues
- 10: The End is Near
- 11: The Final Battle
- 12: What Happened Next
- 13: Boudicca's Reputation
