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Beric the Briton is a historical adventure novel by G. A. Henty, first published in 1893. It follows Beric, a young Briton, during the Roman invasion of Britain and the revolt associated with Boudica in the first century.
The book is aimed at readers interested in historical fiction about ancient Britain and presents warfare, captivity, travel, and political conflict through the perspective of a fictional protagonist.
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When was Beric the Briton published?
G. A. Henty's Beric the Briton was first published in 1893. It is a historical adventure novel about Roman Britain.
Who is Beric in the novel?
Beric is a young Briton whose adventures unfold during the Roman invasion of Britain. His story is also connected with the revolt associated with Boudica.
Does Beric the Briton feature Boudica's revolt?
Yes. The novel places Beric's fictional adventures against the first-century revolt associated with Boudica and the wider Roman invasion.
Is Beric the Briton set in ancient Rome or medieval Britain?
It is set in first-century Britain during the Roman invasion, not in the medieval period. The story focuses on conflict between Britons and Roman power.
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