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Boudica: Iron Age Warrior Queen [Paperback]

Richard Hingley; Christina Unwin (Author)
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  • Paperback: 293 pages
  • Publisher: Hambledon Continuum; New Ed edition (15 Jun 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1852855169
  • ISBN-13: 978-1852855161
  • Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.7 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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'...This account, by two archaeologists, is a good one, and gives us all that we know for sure about this interesting figure, and all the myths and fantasies which have been built up around her.'--Paul Johnson "Literary Review "

The Times Literary Supplement, 24 June 2005

Hingley and Unwin's first chapter in 'Boudica' is right up to date in its approach to the Iron Age --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of the best, if not THE best Boudica "factual" book I've read, and I own a lot about the Warrior Queen as she has always been a local heroine of mine.

The book is written in two parts. The first part is the history of Boudica using the texts of Tacitus and Dio Cassius mainly. I have read the passages used many times before, but this book offers the best explanations and the most logical arguments for what the content of those texts mean. Also the book looks at the outside influence that would have affected the tone the Boudica story would have been told in, depending on the aimed audience and the current feeling to the subject at the time. It does offer a lot of new and interesting ideas on that subject.

There is an extensive reference to archaeological finds, from the basic Iron Age artefacts from Norfolk to the evidence for fire and destruction in those 3 famous towns of present day Colchester, London and St.Albans. Again there are new conclusions and possibilities offered by the author with regard to how the archaeological evidence can be understood.

The second part of the book is something I haven't seen in any of my other Boudica histories. It looks at the "image" of Boudica throughout the ages since her death. From plays written about her, and the first women to play her on stage in the 1690s....to poems written and how similarities were used between Boudica and Queen Victoria and also up to Margaret Thatcher; again it looks at how her image changed and what influenced public feeling about her at certain times. Also in this part of the book, the reader is given an interesting overview of exhibitions about Boudica and all other references to her in museums, books and TV programmes.
Those living in Norfolk, like myself, will enjoy this book immensely for facts and information on local sites.

The book has lots of pictures of artefacts, paintings, and even the label used for "Chariot Ale" sold at the Iceni Brewery in Norfolk. It's completely thorough on all aspects of the legend, the facts and the image of the warrior queen. It doesn't ever get boring and was an absolute joy to read and a very welcome addition to my Boudica collection!

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
great book 18 April 2009
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great book loved that it analysed both the factual and fictional Boudicca
very pleased
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Woman of Victory 7 April 2007
By K. Murphy - Published on Amazon.com
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This book could not be given enough stars. It takes a fascinating episode in history, the revolt of the Queen of the Iceni of Britain in AD 60-61, and looks at it from historical, archaeological, literary, and mythical points of view. It shows how Boudica has went from simply the best-remembered of many contemporary British female warlords to variously being portrayed as a sadistic villian, a feminist hero, and a champion of British nationalism and politics. Overall, the book examines the real Boudica's role in history and her subsequent impact on modern Britain in a manner that is both informative and enjoyable to read. It is a fine source on Queen Boudica, the Celtic 'Woman of Victory' from every perspective!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
best book on Boudica yet 4 Jun 2008
By S. Johnston - Published on Amazon.com
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This is one of the best books on Boudica yet, and if you only read one, this should be the one you read. There is relatively little known about the woman that has become so important in some many ways to so many segments of society, and what is "known" should be treated with caution. Hingley and Unwin do an excellent job of showing what we do know, what we don't know, and what we might know but should think critically about in the context of the story of Boudica. They manage to create an interesting story without compromising on the evidence, avoiding what so many do when they say all the right things about biased sources and then mostly ignore what they just said and relate what those sources say as fact. Instead, Hingley and Unwin weave the critical assessment of both written and archaeological courses into their discussion in a way that keep it relevant to the story they tell. This story is given substance by the up-to-date discussion of current archaeological research on the period, which provides as useful review for professionals and interested others alike. The second half of the book was also interesting, providing a review of the ways in which "Boudica" became transformed into "Boadicea", the cultural icon variously of the right, the left, and the centre. This is far more standard in this type of literature, but nonetheless valuable in terms of what it brings to the table.
Probably most importantly, they manage to do all this in a highly readable fashion. Tackling the deconstruction of assumptions of Roman superiority, the inevitability of Romanization, and the uncritical use of written sources can often get mired down in jargon and so sail beyond what most people understand or care about. However, this book does it in a way that is both accessible and convincing. Nice job all around!
All that is known about Boudica 29 Jan 2012
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The author gave all the available information about Boudica and gave us some intelligent quesses about the rest of her story. Even the cover picture of Boudica is the best available image of her. If you want to know Boudica's story, read this book.
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