The Riddle of Boudica

The Roman occupation of Britain lasted over 350 years, with Queen Boudica leading an uprising in AD43 that resulted in the destruction of Colchester, London, and St Albans. However, Roman rule was interrupted by several uprisings and incursions by the natives. Two hundred years after Boudica's death, part of the occupying Roman Army mutinied, and one hundred years later, Marcus Aurelius Carausius proclaimed himself Emperor of an independent Britain. However, the insurrections were suppressed, the mutiny put down, and the usurper overthrown, and Roman rule returned to more or less normal. Despite all the upheavals in the British Isles during Rome's long tenure, we find it is only Boudica who is especially remembered.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 116 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2022
Publisher: ESSEX HUNDRED PUBLICATIONS

The Roman occupation of Britain lasted for over 350 years, with Queen Boudica leading an uprising in AD43 that resulted in the destruction of Colchester, London, and St Albans. However, Roman rule was interrupted by several uprisings and incursions by the natives over the years. Two hundred years after Boudica's death, part of the occupying Roman Army mutinied, and one hundred years later, Marcus Aurelius Carausius proclaimed himself Emperor of an independent Britain. However, the insurrections were suppressed, the mutiny put down, and the usurper overthrown, and Roman rule returned to more or less normal. Despite all the upheavals in the British Isles during Rome's long tenure, we find it is only Boudica who is especially remembered. The Riddle of Boudica explores the facts of the rebellion as known and examines the resultant heritage, legacy, and mythology grown up around it and poses an intriguing "What if?" question.

Weight: 200g
Dimension: 215 x 150 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780993108334