Beric the Briton: A Story of the Roman Invasion

by G. A. Henty

Overview

My series of stories dealing with the wars of England would be altogether incomplete did it not include the period when the Romans were the masters of the country. The valour with which the natives of this island defended themselves was acknowledged by the Roman historians, and it was only the superior discipline of the invaders that enabled them finally to triumph over the bravery and the superior physical strength of the Britons. The Roman conquest for the time was undoubtedly of immense advantage to the people-who had previously wasted their energies in perpetual tribal wars-as it introduced among them the civilization of Rome.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515440307
Publisher:	Dancing Unicorn Books
Publication date:	06/19/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	306
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	8 - 18 Years

About the Author

George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885). G. A. Henty was born in Trumpington, near Cambridge. He was a sickly child who had to spend long periods in bed. During his frequent illnesses he became an avid reader and developed a wide range of interests which he carried into adulthood.