Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion by G. A. Henty
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| Author | Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
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| Title | Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion |
| Credits | Produced by Martin Robb |
| Summary | "Beric the Briton: A Story of the Roman Invasion" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. Set during the Roman conquest of Britain, the narrative follows the trials and development of the protagonist, Beric, a young Briton taken as a hostage to Rome who later returns to his homeland. The focus is on the struggle of the British tribes, particularly the Iceni, against Roman dominance, exploring themes of patriotism, cultural clash, and the quest for freedom. At the start of the story, the author presents a preface that outlines the historical context of Roman rule in Britain, highlighting the resilience of its native people despite the invaders' superior military organization. The first chapter introduces Beric and his friend Boduoc, who express their disdain for the Romans while recognizing their strengths. Beric’s mother, Parta, willingly sends him as a hostage to ensure safety for their people, with hopes he will learn from the Romans to help his tribe. Throughout the opening, Beric's character evolves between admiration for Roman civilization and a burning desire for liberation, setting the stage for the dramatic conflict he will face as tensions rise between the Romans and the Britons. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D. -- Fiction |
| Subject | Britons -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7037 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 25, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 179 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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