Read all about the Queen of the Iceni tribe, Boudicca, who led a
rebellion against Roman rule that is still remembered to this day! From
when she crowned Queen on the death of her husband, to her great battle
against the Roman Army in which thousands were killed, and in which she
was ultimately defeated by Roman Governor, Paulinus.
Find out all about the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain, the Roman
invasion, the nature of their society and culture, and the legacy they
left behind. Look too at the discovery of Roman artefacts and writing,
and how they have been used to construct a picture of the time. Readers
will learn to draw conclusions from the evidence provided - a great
basis for class discussions.
The History VIP series of biographies look at the lives of famous
Britons, telling their life stories and how they have shaped the course
of history. Focusing on key subjects in the history curriculum for Key
Stages 2 and 3 they explore the impact of exceptional figures in history
and the society and culture in Britain at the time that they lived.