Boudicca's Heirs

by Dorothy Watts

Affording a clearer depiction of women in the Late Iron Age and Roman Britain than currently exists, Dorothy Watts examines archaeological, inscriptional and literary evidence to present a unique assessment of women and their place during the Romanization of Britain. Analyzing information from over 4,000 burials in terms of age, health and nutrition, Watt draws comparison with evidence on men’s lives and burials. Effectively integrating her archaeological findings with the political and social history of the late Iron Age and Roman period, she expertly places women in their real context. This fascinating study of women’s status, daily life, religion and death is an invaluable insight into the lives and loves of women in Roman Britain, and students of history, women’s studies, classical studies and archaeology will find this book an indispensable aid to their studies.

Genres: History, Archaeology, British Literature, Ancient History, Womens

192 pages, Hardcover

First published March 29, 2005

Reviews

[Sage · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. This is more a collection of evidentiary articles than a single cohesive volume, but the archaeological data from different grave sites across different eras is pretty great.

[Lorena Beshello · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked the overall work. I think it is a good read, very insightful and thorough. However it lacked interpretation of facts. I enjoyed reading and learning, but it felt like reading a school book. Whenever I read a history book I always look forward to interpretations, but rarely find any. Was somewhere between 2 and 3 stars though.

[Pedro · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing book : good academic research + interesting discussions + well written ( easy reading book ) !
I strongly recommend it !