Beric the Briton: A Story of the Roman Invasion
by G. A. Henty Author
The Britons were known to have superior strength but it was no match for the discipline of the Roman invaders. Beric is a young boy chief who plays a major role in the insucerction against Rome. For awhile Beric and his men were able to hold the land but soon the superior discipline of the Roman army prevailed. Beric becomes a prisoner and travels to Rome. Henty describes the gladiator school, the great fire and life under the rule of Nero.
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 1-887159-06-1
- Print Status
- In Print
- Chapters
- 21
- Pages
- 398
- Suggested Grades
- 7th - 9th
- Geographical Setting
- Rome, England, Italy
- Historical Setting
- 61 - 61
- Publisher
- Preston Speed
- Copyright
- 1996
- Written
- 1892
Chapters
- 1 A Hostage
- 2 City and Forest
- 3 A Wolf Hunt
- 4 An Infuriated People
- 5 The Sack of Camalodunum
- 6 First Successes
- 7 Defeat of the Britons
- 8 The Great Swamps
- 9 The Struggle in the Swamp
- 10 Betrayed
- 11 A Prisoner
- 12 A School for Gladiators
- 13 A Christian
- 14 Rome in Flames
- 15 The Christians to the Lions
- 16 In Nero's Palace
- 17 Betrothal
- 18 The Outbreak
- 19 Outlaws
- 20 Mountain Warfare
- 21 Old Friends
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