The Forgotten Queen
Boudicca, although disregarded in many history books, is and will always be remembered as one of Britain's most courageous and ruthless heros. A hero is someone who fights for a cause that they believe in, and does everything in his/her power to fulfill their dream-- that dream being what is best for mankind as a whole or for a certain people. During the rule of Emperor Nero, Boudicca was the queen of the Iceni tribe in Southeastern Britain, ruling alongside her husband, the king, Prasutagus. She did everything in her power to ward off Roman imperialism and led the largest British revolt against Roman rule in history. She is a hero because of her courage and determination and symbolizes of feminine strength. Boudicca hated Rome. The Romans enslaved her people, humiliated her, dishonored her and family, and violated every agreements made between the empire and Prasutagus; in return, she built and lead a large army against Roman oppression in Britain. Before her husband's death, her …show more content…
The Battle of the Midlands was Boudicca's first and last battle against Suetonius Paulinus, a general who was appointed governor of the province which is now Northern Wales. She obliterated many Roman settlements, including present-day London, and destroyed the Ninth Legion, but she overestimated herself against Suetonius Paulinus. She managed to escape after the defeat of the Battle of the Midlands, where all her followers were killed, and poisoned herself rather than succumbing to Roman rule. Although Boudicca’s army had around four to five times more “soldiers” than Paulinus’ force, his army was trained, had proper equipment, and had the geography of the battle site working in its favor. Boudicca managed to survive that battle, and upon realizing that her dream is over, she drank poison so that she would not be a slave to Rome ever
Boudicca, although disregarded in many history books, is and will always be remembered as one of Britain's most courageous and ruthless heros. A hero is someone who fights for a cause that they believe in, and does everything in his/her power to fulfill their dream-- that dream being what is best for mankind as a whole or for a certain people. During the rule of Emperor Nero, Boudicca was the queen of the Iceni tribe in Southeastern Britain, ruling alongside her husband, the king, Prasutagus. She did everything in her power to ward off Roman imperialism and led the largest British revolt against Roman rule in history. She is a hero because of her courage and determination and symbolizes of feminine strength. Boudicca hated Rome. The Romans enslaved her people, humiliated her, dishonored her and family, and violated every agreements made between the empire and Prasutagus; in return, she built and lead a large army against Roman oppression in Britain. Before her husband's death, her …show more content…
The Battle of the Midlands was Boudicca's first and last battle against Suetonius Paulinus, a general who was appointed governor of the province which is now Northern Wales. She obliterated many Roman settlements, including present-day London, and destroyed the Ninth Legion, but she overestimated herself against Suetonius Paulinus. She managed to escape after the defeat of the Battle of the Midlands, where all her followers were killed, and poisoned herself rather than succumbing to Roman rule. Although Boudicca’s army had around four to five times more “soldiers” than Paulinus’ force, his army was trained, had proper equipment, and had the geography of the battle site working in its favor. Boudicca managed to survive that battle, and upon realizing that her dream is over, she drank poison so that she would not be a slave to Rome ever