Boadicea by James Maurice Scott (Vintage 1969 Illustrated Hardcover)

Description

Boadicea by James Maurice Scott is a book about the life of Queen Boadicea, the Celtic queen who led a rebellion against the Roman occupation of Britain in 60-61 AD. The book was first published in 1969 and has been reprinted several times since then. It is a well-written and informative book that provides a vivid and believable account of Boadicea’s life and times.

Scott does a good job of portraying Boadicea as a complex and multifaceted character. She is a fierce warrior and a passionate leader, but she is also a loving mother and a devoted wife. She is driven by a desire to protect her people and her way of life from the Roman invaders.