Boudica - Warrior Woman of Roman Britain

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

• Acknowledgements


• Texts and Abbreviations


• List of Maps and Illustrations


• Preface


• Maps


• Introduction


• One: Britain: The Final Frontier


• Two: Wife, Queen, Roman?


• Three: Family and Freedom


• Four: We Learned These Things from the Romans


• Five: Dux Femina


• Six: I Call Upon You, Andraste


• Seven: The Wolf and the Hare


• Epilogue: Warrior Woman


• Notes


• Bibliography


• Index

About the author

Caitlin C. Gillespie is Assistant Professor in the Department of Classical Studies, Brandeis University.

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.

Additional text

Embraced by artists and feminists, Boudica continues to inspire and challenge ... Highly recommended.

Product details

• Authors: Caitlin Gillespie, Caitlin (Assistant Professor in the Dep Gillespie
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9780197503652
• ISBN: 978-0-19-750365-2
• No. of pages: 216
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 234 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Women in Antiquity
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Non-fiction book; European History, HISTORY / Ancient / Rome, HISTORY / Women, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Ancient Rome, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Ancient History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, c 43 BCE to c 410 CE (period of Roman Britain / Britannia)