Boudicca: Britain's Queen of the Iceni

The Legendary Women of World History, Book 1

By: Laurel A. Rockefeller

Narrated by: Richard Mann

Why is The Morrigan's raven crying? Only Britons with hearts for true liberty know!

In 43 CE Roman conquest of Britannia seems all but certain - until a chance meeting between King Prasutagus of the Iceni and a runaway slave of royal decent from the Aedui tribe in Gaul changes the fate of the British islands forever.

Rise up for liberty with the true story of Boudicca: Britain's Queen of the Iceni and discover one of the most inspiring stories in history!

Based on the accounts of Roman historian Tacitus and supplemented with archaeology presented by the BBC.

For children, teens, and adults.

©2014 Laurel A. Rockefeller (P)2014 Laurel A. Rockefeller

History Brought To Life!

The story of Boudicca is told to a child keeping alive the tradition of the Iceni. She really lived and faced the Roman Legionaires. She was brave and lived when women were nothing more than a man’s property. Her courage is not forgotten and her people honor her still.
I loved the telling of Boudicca’s story; she was so alive and brave. What a great way to learn about the people in history. The audio book is short enough to be listened to in one sitting and is narrated by Richard Mann who does a remarkable job in the telling.

BOUDICCA: Beautiful, Dramatic, a Must Listen

I feel that "Boudicca: Britain's Queen of the Iceni" was an important book and a wonderful listen. She was a real living woman in history. She had ran away from the Aedui tribe where she had royal heritage and by chance met King Prasutagus. They married and had two daughters. Prasutagus wants to ally with the Romans for their weapons and power. Queen Boudicca doesn't want this.

The ending is quite dramatic but important. She and her daughters drink mead and this becomes their demise however, within the epilogue is an exactly perfect explanation.

This story is an absolute gem. For being a short listen, it's very well-written and wonderfully narrated. Laurel A. Rockefeller knows her history and is an excellent writer. I loved this book and look forward to more from The "Legendary Women of World History."

I thought Richard Mann was the perfect narrator for this piece. He has exact voice inflections and he fits in with the period. I can't imagine anyone else narrating this. He's a natural.

Audiobook received in exchange for an honest review.

An Excellent Story

A very creative and enjoyable adaptation to the historical events in the life of Boudicca, the Celtic Queen.

Boudicca, The Killer Queen!!!

Boudicca tells the story of a Queen. A woman who fought for freedom and won the respect of the British people.

I loved listening to this book first, because I have always been fascinated by powerful women of history. Second, because the narrator was a joy to listen to. And lastly because the story, though short, was definitely inspiring and filled with carefully researched details.

"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

Engaging story

Reads like a chapter from a middle school level history book--or a story book that would accompany a history class. It's well-written. Gives just enough detail to be engaging and somewhat informative.