Beric the Briton
A Story of the Roman Invasion (Works of G. A. Henty)
by G. A. Henty · November 1996
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Beric, a boy-chief of a British tribe, plays a prominent part in the insurrection under Queen Boadicea against the invading Roman legionnaires. He is ultimately captured and taken to Rome, where he is trained as a gladiator. After saving a Christian maid by slaying a lion in the arena, he is rewarded by being made librarian of the palace as well as the personal protector of Nero. Finally, he escapes, organizes a band of outlaws in Calabria, defies the power of Rome, and at length returns to Britain, where he becomes a wise ruler of his own people.
Children: Grades 4-6HistoryBritonsJuvenile fictionGreat britain, fictionFiction, historical, generalRoman invasion of BritainFiction, war & militaryYoung menSoldiersGladiatorsConduct of life