Boudica by Vanessa Collingridge

Boudica by Vanessa Collingridge

Boudica has been immortalised throughout history as the woman who dared take on the Romans - an act of vengeance on behalf of her daughters, tribe and enslaved country. Her known life is a rich tapestry of wife, widow, mother, queen and Celtic quasi-Goddess. But beneath this lies a history both dark and shocking, with fresh archaeological evidence adding new depth and terrifying detail to the worn-out myths. From the proud warrior tribes of her East Anglian childhood to the battlefields of her defeat, this is a vividly written and evocatively told story, bringing a wealth of new research and insight to bear on one of the key figures in British history and mythology. From the author of the much-praised Captain Cook comes a major new historical biography; a gripping and enlightening recreation of Boudica, her life, her adversaries, and the turbulent era she bestrode.

A compelling tale * Daily Mail *
Deeply researched and powerfully explosive * Saga Magazine *
Intelligent and infectiously enthusiastic * The Sunday Times *
The author has a real passion for her subject and it shows * Good Book Guide *

Having studied Geography at Oxford, Vanessa became a writer and broadcaster for the Telegraph, Radio 4, and ITV's Tonight. In 2004 she presented a two-day live astrological watch with Adam Hart-Davies on BBC1, a series on Scottish history for STV/Grampian and was one of Alan Titchmarsh's co-presenters in the major BBC TV series The Natural History of Britain.

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ISBN 13	9780091898205
ISBN 10	009189820X
Title	Boudica
Author	Vanessa Collingridge
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Ebury Publishing
Year published	2006-04-06
Number of pages	432
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