Beric the Briton: A Story of the Roman Invasion [Hardcover]

G.A. Henty (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1996 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

This story deals with the invasion of Britain by the Roman legionaries. Beric, who is a boy-chief of a British tribe, takes a prominent part in the insurrection under Boadicea; and after the defeat of that heroic queen (in A.D. 62) he continues the struggle in the fen-country. Ultimately Beric is defeated and carried captive to Rome, where he is trained in the exercise of arms in a school of gladiators. Such is the skill which he there acquires that he succeeds in saving a Christian maid by slaying a lion in the arena, and is rewarded by being made librarian in the palace, and the personal protector of Nero. Finally he escapes from this irksome service, organizes a band of outlaws in Calabria, defies the power of Rome, and at length returns to Britain, where becomes a wise ruler of his own people.--- 12 illustrations

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About the Author

G.A. Henty (1832-1902) was a prolific author and journalist in the 19th century. Drawing on his experience and knowledge as a war correspondent, Henty was a master of weaving history into his fictional stories about courageous young men living in difficult times marked by military conflict. His stories provide insight into some of the greatest conflicts of history while introducing the reader to characters that embodied the values of integrity, duty and virtue. While aimed at older children and teens, even adults will enjoy his writings. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 398 pages
• Publisher: Preston Speed Publications; Reprint. edition (November 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887159061
• ISBN-13: 978-1887159067
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #730,310 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Henty novel, March 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Beric the Briton: A Story of the Roman Invasion (Hardcover)

Luck was with us when my kids and I discovered the obscure author of this book, G. A. Henty. As a homeschooling mom I am always looking for books that bring history and geography to life. Mr. Henty accomplishes this beautifully and his books are rapidly becoming our favorites.

This is the story of a young Briton during the Roman occupation of Britain. He is captured and taken as a slave to Rome where he has one adventure after another. Mr. Henty provides such rich detail in his narration that the reader gets the "feel" of the Roman and British cultures he is describing.

The Henty books are a mainstay of our social studies curriculum and I know the kids learn and retain much more history by reading these novels than they do by working out of a dry social studies textbook. I highly reccommend these books !

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent History!, October 29, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Beric the Briton: A Story of the Roman Invasion (Hardcover)

I'm studying Roman History in school. This book was fun, interesting, and it brought to life the people who lived in Rome's empire. I couldn't put it down! I cheered when Beric, a man of strong character and wisdom, prevailed against his enemies. I highly recommend this book to anyone studying Roman or British history, as well as anyone just looking for a good read that encourages good values.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars G. A. Henty's best book, August 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Beric The Briton: A Story of the Roman Invasion (Works of G. A. Henty) (Paperback)

This is Definitley my favorite book by the "boys own historian" the Plot is great and the charachters are well devoloped