Defying Rome: The Rebels of Roman Britain

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Roman Britain s most notable characteristic at least in the eyes of the Romans was that not only was it the most remote province, but it was also the most recalcitrant The rebels of Roman Britain came in many forms from, most famously, Boudica and Caratacus, who wanted the Romans out, to Allectus and Carausius, whose rebellions were inspired by gaining power within the empire Weaving together archaeology and contemporary documents and literature, Guy de la B doy re reveals why Britain was such a hotbed of dissent under Roman rule. New Read eBook Defying Rome: The Rebels of Roman Britain Author Guy de la Bédoyère – kino-fada.fr 2.5 stars Not much to say about this book While there s nothing wrong with it, I can t say there s much right The book is divided into 14 chapters of defiance to Roman rule and a 15th, concluding essay Some of the selections I found odd, particularly the chapter on the XIV Gemina legion It had made a name for itself in Boudicca s rebellion but had already been recalled to the continent when it was on the losing side in the civil war of 68 69, and its connection to Britain as a seedbed of 2.5 stars Not much to say about this book While there s nothing wrong with it, I can t say there s much right The book is divided into 14 chapters of defiance to Roman rule and a 15th, concluding essay Some of the selections I found odd, particularly the chapter on the XIV Gemina legion It had made a name for itself in Boudicca s rebellion but had already been recalled to the contin...Defying Rome is an excellent book that highlights the main protagonists who for one reason or another fought the greatest superpower the world had at that point in time Written by Guy de la Bedoyere Roman Historian and Time Team it covers the periods from Caesars attempts at invasion up until the empire fell and the reasons for the attempts at invasion occupation.It is a beautifully illustrated document with both colour and black and white photographs diagrams and shows which tribal regions Defying Rome is an excellent book that highlights the main protagonists who for one reason or another fought the greatest superpower the world had at that point in time Written by Guy de la Bedoyere Roman Historian and Time Team it covers the periods from Caesars attempts at invasion up until the empire fell and t...I originally picked up this book when searching for texts on Boudica I really tried to continue, but found I lost interest not long after her chapter ended I wanted to keep reading, but I think I am finding as I am getting older that my tastes in reading are changing Rome just is not as interesting to me as it was when I was younger and there are other subjects I would rather spend my time on The writing of this text is a bit dry, but for someone who is interested in this subject, you will I originally picked up this book when searching for texts on Boudica I really tried to continue, but found I lost interest not long after her chapter ended I wanted to keep reading, but I think I am finding as I am getting older that my tastes in reading are changing Rome just is not as interesting to me as it was when I was younger and there are other subjects I would rather spend my time on The writing of this text is a bit dry, but for someone who is interested in this subject...

Defying Rome: The Rebels of Roman Britain
  • English
  • 24 July 2019
  • Hardcover
  • 224 pages
  • 0752425617
  • Guy de la Bédoyère
  • Defying Rome: The Rebels of Roman Britain