Boudica: life of the week
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Boudica's Rebellion Against the Romans
The chapter explores the historical figure Boudica, a British tribal leader who led a rebellion against the Romans in the first century AD, challenging Roman rule in Britain. It discusses her successful destruction of Roman towns and the 9th Legion while facing defeat against the main Roman army, shedding light on the challenges of reconstructing her world based on limited historical sources and archaeological evidence.
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