Celtic queen : the life of Cartimandua, ancient Britain's other Boudicea
Armitage, Jill2020
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Queens Cartimandua and Boudica were both Celtic noblewomen, recorded by classical writers as part of a tradition of women who showed particular courage, ambition and political skill, and who were just as formidable in war as their husbands. They took on the status of Celtic goddesses and were central players in the struggle against the Roman annexation of Britain. Boudica led the rebellion against the Romans but her reputation may be largely symbolic. Using historical and archaeological evidence, this book uncovers the arguably more impressive story of Queen Cartimandua, the independent ruler of the powerful Brigante tribe whose territory was the single largest Celtic kingdom in Britain.
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Author:
Armitage, Jill, author
Imprint:
Stroud : Amberley Publishing, 2020.
Collation:
288 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781445684154 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
936.204092920 CART
Language:
English
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BRN:
1962374
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