One in a series of stories dealing with the wars of England, Beric the Briton deals with the period when the Romans were the masters of the country. It tells of the wariors who fought so bravely against Caesar, and who rose under Boadicea in a desperate effort to shake off the oppresive rule of Rome. Henty's stories all revolve around a fictional boy hero during a fascinating period of history. His heroes are dilligent, courageous, intelligent and dedicated to their country and cause in the face, at times, of great peril.
