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Join writer, archaeologist and author of Echolands: A Journey in Search of Boudica, Duncan Mackay, as he delves into the history and legend of one of Britain’s most iconic figures – Boudica, the warrior queen who led the greatest rebellion the country has ever seen.
The iconic figure was at the head of an army of tribesmen that took on the might of the Romans with such ferocity that she came close to driving them out of Britain before she was finally defeated. On the eve of battle against the Roman empire, Boudica roused her forces declaring: “It is not as a woman descended from noble ancestry, but as one of the people that I am avenging lost freedom.”
The Queen of the Iceni, Boudica, led arguably the greatest rebellion the country has ever seen. Mackay will separate fact from myth to explore the legacy of this powerful symbol of female power and heroism.
Don’t miss this exciting talk about one of history’s most fascinating and inspiring figures.
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About the Author
Duncan Mackay
Duncan Mackay is an archaeologist with a love of landscape and stories. He worked in archaeology for nearly two decades, predominantly with the University of Cambridge Archaeological Unit, leaving full-time work to be a stay-at-home dad and pursue his own research. Duncan lives in Norfolk with his wife, son, soppy black Labrador and overexcited Cockapoo, indulging his passion for walking marshes and deserted beaches, and hurling himself into freezing rivers at dawn. Echolands is his first solo book.
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