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Book Cartimandua

Download or read book Cartimandua written by Nicki Howarth and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the first major study of Cartimandua, queen of the Brigantes tribe in Northern Britain in the first century AD. Little is known about the tribal ruler, who fought off rebellion and civil war and managed to keep her lands when many other British leaders were forfeiting theirs in the aftermath of the Roman conquest of AD 43. Her story is one of power, intrigue, scandal and accusations of betrayal and yet surprisingly she is a figure who is often overlooked and marginalised in studies of British history." "Nicki Howarth re-examines the story of a queen who ruled independently in such unsettled times, where a strong leader adapted to circumstance in order to survive. Indeed with Roman support she held her position as queen until AD 69, whilst managing to prosper in the new Imperial world that was reluctant to acknowledge her role." --Book Jacket.

Book Celtic Queen

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  • Author : Jill Armitage
  • Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
  • Release : 2020-01-15
  • ISBN : 1445684160
  • Pages : 392 pages

Download or read book Celtic Queen written by Jill Armitage and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little known queen is overshadowed by her contemporary Boudicea, yet her story is far more interesting.

Book Meeting Boudicca

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  • Author : C. A. Powell
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
  • Release : 2013-04-13
  • ISBN : 9781484113196
  • Pages : 326 pages

Download or read book Meeting Boudicca written by C. A. Powell and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-04-13 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen Boudicca is defeated. Her Iceni and other British allies are dead or fleeing from the vengeance of unmerciful Rome. The British rebellion is over. The beaten Iceni Warrior queen has gone into hiding and awaits her poison elixir which will aid her departure from life while the waiting druids wish to bury her in a secret place. However, before Boudicca can complete her final and drastic act; a messenger arrives with news of a potential alliance. The Brigantes Queen Cartimandua may be able to offer a new pact against Rome. This is confusing because Cartimandua is loyal to Rome and has betrayed other Britons who fought Rome in the past. Cartimandua is equally perplexed. She has no desire to aid Boudicca and fears the Iceni queen. Could both sovereigns be pawns in another participants' ploy? To find the culprits of the conspiracy, Cartimandua chooses to indulge the inappropriate consultation of two very different British queens.

Book Roman Hawk

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  • Author : Griff Hosker
  • Publisher : Independently Published
  • Release : 2018-12-15
  • ISBN : 9781791753573
  • Pages : 258 pages

Download or read book Roman Hawk written by Griff Hosker and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Boudica

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  • Author : Caitlin C. Gillespie
  • Publisher : Oxford University Press
  • Release : 2018
  • ISBN : 0190609079
  • Pages : 217 pages

Download or read book Boudica written by Caitlin C. Gillespie and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boudica' introduces readers to the life and literary importance of Boudica through juxtaposing her literary characterizations in Tacitus and Cassius Dio with those of other women and rebel leaders. Literary comparisons assist in the understanding of Boudica as a barbarian, queen, mother, commander in war, and leader of revolt.

Book Imperial Governor

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  • Author : George Shipway
  • Publisher : Santa Fe Writers Project
  • Release : 2018-09-01
  • ISBN : 1939650852
  • Pages : 495 pages

Download or read book Imperial Governor written by George Shipway and published by Santa Fe Writers Project. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Londinium is burning. Gaius Suetonius Paulinus, newly appointed governor of Roman Britain, is charged by an increasingly unstable Emperor Nero with a difficult task—the untamed island on the fringes of the empire must earn a profit. To do so, Suetonius pursues the last of the Druids into Wales and, along the way, subdues the fractious Celtic chieftains who sit atop a fortune in gold and rare metals. Meanwhile, in the provincial capital of Londinium, war is brewing. As Nero's corrupt tax officials strip the British tribes of their wealth and dignity, an unlikely leader arises—Queen Boudicca, chieftain of the Iceni, who unites the tribes of Britain and leads them on a furious and bloody quest for vengeance and liberty. A novel told in the form of a memoir, Imperial Governor is a compelling and impeccably researched portrait of Gaius Suetonius Paulinus, Roman general and first-century Governor of Britannia, who unexpectedly found himself facing one of the bloodiest rebellions against Roman rule. Shipway's masterful military adventure has long been considered one of the most accomplished works of historical fiction set in the Roman Era, providing fascinating detail of life in Roman Britain and within the Roman Legions—and a riveting saga of uprisings, war, and conquest in the ancient world.

Book Ruling Roman Britain

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  • Author : David Braund
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2013-04-15
  • ISBN : 1134676131
  • Pages : 244 pages

Download or read book Ruling Roman Britain written by David Braund and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, David Braund offers a significantly different perspective upon the history of Roman Britain. He concentrates upon the literary evidence, which has been studied to a lesser extent than archaeology in recent years. Close attention to the Greek and Roman sources enables the construction of a new approach to Roman Britain, its history and its archaeology. For the first time, monarchy is identified as a key issue in the history of Roman Britain.

Book The Origins of Lancashire

Download or read book The Origins of Lancashire written by Denise Kenyon and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Celtic Queen  A FREE Book and Novella of Cartimandua

Download or read book The Celtic Queen A FREE Book and Novella of Cartimandua written by Lauren Goffigan and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-26 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A kingdom divided. An empire at the gates. One woman's impossible choice. As Rome's shadow looms, one queen holds the key to her people's survival... Queen Cartimandua is heir to a fragile peace of her Celtic lands. When rebellion erupts, she must choose to defy Rome and risk annihilation . . . or betray her people to save them. In a world of shifting alliances and brutal politics, can Cartimandua's wisdom and cunning be enough to keep her lands intact? Immerse yourself in a gripping tale of power, loyalty, survival . . . and discover the queen history forgot. Start reading now! Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Bernard Cornwell, powerful heroines, and tales of Celtic Britain and ancient Rome. The Celtic Queen is a captivating historical novel that transports you to ancient Britain, where a queen's resolve and leadership are put to the ultimate test. This compelling story will enthrall readers interested in the power dynamics, cultural clashes, and the resilient women who shaped history. Remarkable Heroine: Delve into the life of Cartimandua, a queen whose struggle for peace and loyalty defines her legacy. Rich Historical Context: Experience the intricate relationships and dramatic landscapes of ancient Britain under Roman rule. Engaging Plot: Ideal for readers who crave historical fiction filled with tension, political intrigue, and powerful female protagonists. This book will be of interest to readers seeking the following: Boudica, Boudicca, Cartimandua, Roman history, celtic history, historical fiction, ancient Rome, ancient Britain, celts, discount books, discount historical fiction, biographical fiction, historical biographical fiction, ancient world, ancient Roman history, rebellions, military history, women in history, books like Circe, books like A Song of Achilles, books like The Last Kingdom

Book Women and the Colonial Gaze

Download or read book Women and the Colonial Gaze written by T. Hunt and published by Springer. This book was released on 2002-04-29 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Women and the Colonial Gaze" examines the way images of women have been used by colonizers and subject peoples to define the colonial relationship.

Book Daughters of Fire

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  • Author : Barbara Erskine
  • Publisher : HarperCollins UK
  • Release : 2008-09-04
  • ISBN : 0007279442
  • Pages : 29 pages

Download or read book Daughters of Fire written by Barbara Erskine and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2008-09-04 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sweeping new novel from the bestselling author of ‘Hiding From the Light’ and ‘Whispers in the Sand’ switches between Roman Britain and the present day where history dramatically impacts on the lives of three women.

Book Northerners  A History  from the Ice Age to the Present Day

Download or read book Northerners A History from the Ice Age to the Present Day written by Brian Groom and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2022-04-14 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Waterstones Best History Book of 2022 The bestselling history of the North of England as told through the lives of its inhabitants. ‘Entertaining’ The Times ‘Definitive’ The Mirror ‘Highly readable’ Financial Times

Book Boudicca

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  • Author : John Daniels
  • Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
  • Release : 2001-09-25
  • ISBN : 1462809820
  • Pages : 564 pages

Download or read book Boudicca written by John Daniels and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2001-09-25 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Romans conquered Gaul (modern France and Belgium) in seven years but it took them seventy-seven years to incorporate two thirds of Britain into the empire. One reason it took so long is the revolt that cost seventy thousand lives, destroyed three major cities and required roughly eight thousand additional troops to make up losses and restore some semblance of order. The shock was intensified by learning that such a humiliation of Roman might had occurred at the hands of a woman. How could such things happen to the world’s only superpower? Seventeen years after the Romans invaded Britain, two figures stepped onto history ́s stage to join in mortal combat. One was Suetonius Paulinus, Rome ́s toughest general and the fifth governor of Britain. The other was a royal woman named Boudicca. Her kingdom dissolved on the death of her husband, her daughters raped and herself flogged in order to cow the Britons, Queen Boudicca gathered her armies and attacked. In a sweep that would have pleased General Patton, she annihilated a legion, destroyed Colchester, London and St Albans and threw the entire occupation of Britain into jeopardy. Then she faced the brutal Paulinus in a final battle and was defeated. Was she outclassed or betrayed? To answer this, Boudicca’s trail is followed as she develops from a young warrior into an immortal Queen-general. As she grows into the role of Arviragus (Commander) of the British armies, she has to deal not only with Roman invaders but also with the treacherous ambitions of her rival, sexy Queen Cartimandua, who loves to scramble men’s brains and aims to get control of Rome’s legions by seducing Rome’s governors. She also has to deal with another invasion by Christian missionaries who spread the disruptive message of peace and love among the armies of both sides. Elsa, the Christian healer whom Boudicca loves, fights her own war against religious hypocrisy, while the evil Druidess Morfudd and her servant the murderous Regan, scheme to gain control over the rival churches being formed to corral Christian converts. As for the men in her life, the elderly Prasu is her legal husband but her true lover is the erratic and hot-tempered Venutius who loves Boudicca but marries Cartimandua and is later discarded by Cartimandua in favor of his servant Velocatus. Owain is a high-ranking Druid who falls victim to Morfudd’s sexual wiles, tries to dragoon the Christians into fighting a holy war against the Romans and offers advice to Paul during a visit to Corinth. Ingenius is a brilliant artisan who tries to become rich by aligning himself with Seneca and Procurator Catus, finally redeeming himself by developing the chariots that break up the Roman legions. Atak, an ex Roman auxiliary commander is Boudicca ́s faithful adviser, who stays with her to the bitter end even though his most critical advice - not to ally herself with Cartimandua in the final battle - is ignored.

Book A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women

Download or read book A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women written by Emma Southon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-09-07 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rome as you’ve never seen it before – brazenly unconventional, badly behaved and ever so feminine. ‘Hugely entertaining and illuminating’ —Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den A WATERSTONES BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023 Here’s how the history of the Roman Empire usually goes… We kick off with Romulus murdering his brother, go on to Brutus overthrowing Tarquin, bounce through an appallingly tedious list of battles and generals and consuls, before emerging into the political stab-fest of the late Republic. After ‘Et tu, Brute?’, it runs through all the emperors, occasionally nodding to a wife or mother to show how bad things get when women won’t do as they’re told, until Constantine invents Christianity only for Attila the Hun to come and ruin everything. Let’s tear up this script. The history of Rome and its empire is so much more than these ‘Important Things’. In this alternative history, Emma Southon tells another story about the Romans, one that lives through Vestal Virgins and sex workers, business owners and poets, empresses and saints. Discover how entrepreneurial sex worker Hispala Faecenia uncovered a conspiracy of treason, human sacrifice and Bacchic orgies so wild they would make Donna Tartt blush, becoming one of Rome’s unlikeliest heroes. Book yourself a table the House of Julia Felix and get to know Pompeii’s savviest businesswoman and restauranteur. Indulge in an array of locally sourced delicacies as you take in the wonderful view of Mount Vesuvius… what could possibly go wrong? Join the inimitable Septimia Zenobia, who – after watching a series of incompetent, psychopathic and incompetently psychopathic emperors almost destroy the Empire – did what any of us would do. She declared herself Empress, took over half the Roman Empire and ran it herself.

Book The Sword of Cartimandua

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  • Author : Griff Hosker
  • Publisher : Sword of Cartimandua
  • Release : 2018-10-13
  • ISBN : 9781728758992
  • Pages : 210 pages

Download or read book The Sword of Cartimandua written by Griff Hosker and published by Sword of Cartimandua. This book was released on 2018-10-13 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of the last Queen of the Brigante, Cartimandua who is rescued by a Roman cavalry unit. The story follows the fortunes of the leader of the cavalry, Ulpius Felix and his indomitable troopers. The murder of the Queen and the revolt by her people puts the Roman hold on Britannia in danger. It is only after great deeds of bravery and monumental battles that the revolt is put down and the province is saved. With treachery all around them the cavalry turma become a band of brothers and are forged into a weapon as powerful as the mythical Sword of Cartimandua.

Book Warrior Queens

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  • Author : Antonia Fraser
  • Publisher : Anchor
  • Release : 2014-04-30
  • ISBN : 0804152691
  • Pages : 557 pages

Download or read book Warrior Queens written by Antonia Fraser and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this panoramic work of history, Lady Antonia Fraser looks at women who led armies and empires: Cleopatra, Isabella of Spain, Jinga Mbandi, Margaret Thatcher, and Indira Gandhi, among others.

Book Cartimandua s Capital

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  • Author : Colin Haselgrove
  • Publisher : CBA Research Report
  • Release : 2016
  • ISBN : 9781902771984
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Cartimandua s Capital written by Colin Haselgrove and published by CBA Research Report. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Famous for the excavations carried out by Sir Mortimer Wheeler in 1951-52, the late Iron Age earthwork complex at Stanwick, North Yorks, is the largest prehistoric site in northern England. The site was probably the seat of the Brigantian queen Cartimandua, and both the structures and the finds from the site reflect this status. A recent re-evaluation of the radiocarbon dates has led to a new chronology which has rewritten our understanding of late Iron Age Britain. This volume reports not only on the excavations of the 1980s, but also synthesises other work in the environs of the site.