Boudica Dreaming the Eagle
Boudica: Dreaming the Eagle by Manda Scott, published by Bantam in 2004, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the life of Boudica, the war leader of the Eceni, during AD 60. This edition spans 720 pages and is presented in English, offering a vivid portrayal of her people’s resistance against the Roman Empire. The narrative follows the journey of Breaca, who at a young age confronts the realities of war, and her half-brother Bán, who grapples with visions of the future amidst the turmoil of their time.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a richly imagined world of tribal Britain, where the complexities of cultural heritage and the struggles of war and military conflict are brought to life. The story captures the essence of a society steeped in passion, courage, and the magic of the gods, as warriors fight not just for victory but for honor. Through the lens of Boudica’s story, the novel explores themes of resistance and identity, inviting readers to reflect on the historical significance of one of Britain’s most iconic figures.
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In AD 60, Boudica, war leader of the Eceni, led her people in a final bloody revolt against the occupying armies of Rome. It was the culmination of nearly twenty years of resistance against an occupying force that sought to crush a vibrant, complex civilization and replace it with the laws, taxes and slavery of the Roman Empire.
Gloriously imagined, Boudica: Dreaming the Eagle recreates the beginnings of a story so powerful its impact has survived through the ages, recounting the journey to adulthood of Breaca, who at twelve kills her first warrior, and her sensitive, skilful half-brother Bán, who carries with him a vision of the future that haunts his waking hours.
In the company of a supreme storyteller, the reader is plunged into the unforgettable world of tribal Britain in the years before the Romans came: a twilight world of Dreamers and the magic of the gods; a world where horses and dogs and the landscape itself become characters in their own right; where warriors fight for honour as much as victory. Above all, it is a world of passion and courage and spectacular, heart-felt heroism pitched against overwhelming odds.
Manda Scott’s Boudica will tell the extraordinary, resounding story of Britain’s first and greatest warrior queen, the woman who remains one of the great female icons – to read it is to discover our history, to learn about ourselves and our heritage.
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