Beric The Briton

Beric The Briton is a historical novel written by G. A. Henty. The story is set in Britain during the Roman invasion in the first century AD. 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 becomes a skilled fighter, but he never forgets his roots and his desire to fight for his people's freedom. Beric eventually escapes from Rome and returns to Britain, where he joins the rebellion against the Romans. He becomes a leader of the Britons and fights for their independence. The novel is filled with action and adventure, as Beric battles the Romans and faces many challenges along the way. Henty's writing is known for its historical accuracy and attention to detail, and Beric The Briton is no exception. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Britain and Rome, and Henty's descriptions of battles and military strategy are particularly impressive. Overall, Beric The Briton is a thrilling historical adventure that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a classic work of historical fiction that has stood the test of time and remains a beloved favorite among readers today.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.