"Boudica Britannia | Archaeology

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. |Boudica Britannia | Archaeology