
FAQ About Boudica

How did Roman historians portray Boudica?
Roman historians like Tacitus and Cassius Dio portrayed Boudica with a mixture of admiration and animosity. They highlighted her leadership qualities and the threat she posed to Roman rule, depicting her as a formidable enemy. However, their accounts often reflected Roman biases, describing her and her followers in a barbaric light to justify Roman actions and frame the conflict in a way favorable to the Roman narrative.