Boudica
Very little is known about the early stages of Boudica’s life. We know that she was born in South East England, 30 AD, and around CE 38 she married Prasutagus, the current head of the Iceni tribe of South East England. Boudica and her husband, as well as her two daughters, lived in Norfolk, where the two were semi-independent of the Romans rule. Prasutagus could remain, King of Iceni, with the exception of Rome’s “supervision” over them. This weary life continued for Boudica until her Husband, Prasutagus, would die. Life then changed drastically for Boudica; Roman law stated that the majority possessions of Prasutagus are now the Roman Emperors. Of course, this was not taken lightly; Roman commanders stripped everything away, Boudica’s home, her people, and her respect was taken from her. Prasutagus was in debt before he passed, the law said Boudica would have to pay them herself, yet she had nothing. So, the Roman Emperors took justice into their own hands. Prasutagus was harshly beaten as her two young daughters were raped. Other tribes would face the same punishment. Boudica,…show more content… The Britons, with Boudica in command, would take control of London and St Albans, while successfully slaughtering over 80,000 people. Boudica would then lead her army to meet up with the Suetonius’ army and along the way, ambush a column of Roman Soldiers. Boudica was only one Victory from destroying any holds Rome would have; however, Boudica made a terrible mistake. Although outnumbering the Roman soldiers five to one, she and every single soldier under her command would perish. How, you might ask? The Romans were far better fighters with far more resources and tactics, they had planned this battle to the place where they would fight, a narrow location where numbers did not matter, resulting in 200,000 casualties among the Britons and only 400 among
