

Boudica, Queen of the Iceni, circa 60 AD “I am descended from mighty men! But now I am not fighting for my kingdom and my wealth. I am fighting as an ordinary person for my lost freedom, my bruised body and my outraged daughters… Consider how many of you are fighting — and why. Then you will win this battle, or perish. That is what I, a woman, plan to do! — Let the men live in slavery if they will.” |