Publisher's Synopsis
Beric The Briton is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty. The story is set in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Nero. The main character, Beric, is a young Briton who is captured by the Romans and taken to Rome as a slave. Beric is trained as a gladiator and eventually becomes a champion in the arena. However, he is not content with his life as a gladiator and longs for freedom. Beric becomes involved in a rebellion against the Roman Empire and leads his fellow Britons in a fight for independence. The novel is a thrilling adventure that explores themes of freedom, loyalty, and courage. Henty's vivid descriptions of ancient Rome and his attention to historical detail make Beric The Briton a fascinating read for anyone interested in Roman history or historical fiction.They heard from the headman that the whole country near the river was densely covered with bushes, and that the ground was swampy and very difficult to cross. They agreed, therefore, that they would form a strong intrenchment at the spot where they were to embark. It was unlikely in the extreme that the Romans would seek to penetrate such a country, but if they did they were to be opposed as soon as they entered the swamps, and a desperate stand was to be made at the intrenchment, which would be approachable at one or two points only.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
