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Why Romanization Worked In The West
- After Caesar's conquest of Gaul, Roman culture and Latin rapidly replaced local Celtic traditions in western Europe.
- The speaker argues that Romanization succeeded more in the west because Celtic societies were less urbanized and more receptive to Roman institutions.
Claudius' Invasion And Londinium
- In AD 43 four Roman legions landed in southeastern Britain and established Londinium at a Thames crossing.
- The Romans used divide-and-conquer among Celtic tribes and gradually advanced north and west, building towns and roads.
Boudica's Revolt Against Rome
- Queen Boudica led a major revolt after Romans seized her husband's kingdom and abused his family.
- Her uprising briefly sacked Roman towns including Londinium before the Romans crushed the revolt in AD 61.