Collingridge, Vanessa

Boudica

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ISBN 13:: 9780091898205
author:: Collingridge, Vanessa
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Ebury Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 400
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.6 x 2.7 centimetres (0
Genre:: British & Irish history: BCE to c 500 CE
Condition:: New
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Boudica's story has been shrouded in myth and legend for centuries. Yet, beneath the familiar tales lies a complex and dark history waiting to be uncovered. This biography brings new depth and terrifying detail to our understanding of one of Britain's most infamous figures. From her childhood as a proud warrior woman to her battlefields defeat, Boudica's life is a rich tapestry of wife, widow, mother, queen, and Celtic quasi-Goddess. Fresh archaeological evidence sheds new light on the worn-out myths, revealing a gripping and enlightening recreation of this pivotal era in British history. A major new historical biography from the author of Captain Cook, this book offers a vividly written and evocative portrayal of Boudica's life, her adversaries, and the turbulent world she inhabited.

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