ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|35 pages

Boudica's ancestors

chapter 2|31 pages

Conquering a myth: Claudius and Britannia

chapter 5|24 pages

Femmes fatales: Boudica and Cartimandua

chapter 7|37 pages

Rape, rebellion and slaughter

chapter 8|32 pages

Aftermath: retribution and reconciliation

chapter 9|13 pages

The Icenian wolf: legend and legacy