First published in 1892 Beric the Briton, by G. A. Henty, is about the invasion of Britain by the Roman legionaries. Beric plays an important and significant role in the insurrection under Queen... More > Boadicea (A.D. 62). After the queens defeat, Beric continues the struggle until his defeat when he is taken captive to Rome. There, in a school of gladiators he is taught the exercise of arms. Upon his return to Britain he becomes ruler of his people.< Less
First published in 1892 Beric the Briton, by G. A. Henty, is about the invasion of Britain by the Roman legionaries. Beric plays an important and significant role in the insurrection under Queen... More > Boadicea (A.D. 62). After the queens defeat, Beric continues the struggle until his defeat when he is taken captive to Rome. There, in a school of gladiators he is taught the exercise of arms. Upon his return to Britain he becomes ruler of his people.< Less
Arthur is a rather skinny seven year old Ancient Briton who, together with his pet dinosaur, Cedric, and his Great Grandfather Footit, set off into the Dark Forest. Will they make it to the other... More > side? Who will they meet along the way? Arthur is about to have his first big adventure.< Less
Arthur is a rather skinny seven year old Ancient Briton who, together with his pet dinosaur, Cedric, and his Great Grandfather Footit, set off into the Dark Forest. Will they make it to the other... More > side? Who will they meet along the way? Arthur is about to have his first big adventure.< Less
The Ripped-off Britons cartoon strip appears in the Guardian newspaper online at
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/series/ripped-off-britons
You can also visit our independent blog at... More > www.rippedoffbritons.com< Less
The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publisher. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction,... More > philosophy, science, religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, shamanism and ancient knowledge. Our books are available in both print and as digital books. All of our books have been revived by being scanned by people who have passion for knowledge. By purchasing this book you are helping restoring a piece of history for many generations to come to enjoy the fine ancient knowledge that is made available through our modern technology. We sincerely hope you enjoy these treasures in the form of digital books.< Less
Roman senator and historian Tacitus provided a fascinating glimpse of the racial make-up, customs and culture of pre-Roman and pre-Christian European society in Germany and Britain in his 98 A.D.... More > works, Germania and Agricola.
He describes Germans as those who have never “mingled by inter-marriages with other nations, but to have remained a people pure, and independent, and resembling none but themselves. Hence amongst such a mighty multitude of men, the same make and form is found in all, eyes stern and blue, yellow hair, huge bodies…” and Britons as follows: “The red hair and large limbs of the inhabitants of Caledonia point clearly to a German origin. The dark complexion of the Silures, their usually curly hair, and the fact that Spain is the opposite shore to them, are an evidence that Iberians of a former date crossed over and occupied these parts. Those who are nearest to the Gauls are also like them . .. from the permanent influence of original descent.”< Less
