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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.
List of contents
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Texts and Abbreviations
- List of Maps and Illustrations
- Preface
- Maps
- Introduction 1
- One: Britain: The Final Frontier 22
- Two: Wife, Queen, Roman? 53
- Three: Family and Freedom 82
- Four: We Learned These Things from the Romans 104
- Five: Dux Femina 136
- Six: I Call Upon You, Andraste 157
- Seven: The Wolf and the Hare 175
- Epilogue: Warrior Woman 200
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
About the author
Caitlin C. Gillespie is a Lecturer in Classics at Columbia University. She received her Ph.D. in Classical Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. Past publications have explored the intersection between material culture and literary representations of women of the imperial household during the Julio-Claudian era.
Summary
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.
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Embraced by artists and feminists, Boudica continues to inspire and challenge ... Highly recommended.
