Causes of the Boudiccan Revolt (references to modern and ancient historians as well as archaeological evidence).

Title: Causes of the Boudiccan Revolt (references to modern and ancient historians as well as archaeological evidence).
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Causes of the Boudiccan Revolt (references to modern and ancient historians as well as archaeological evidence).

The Boudiccan Revolt of 60 AD was a monumental event in Celtic and Roman history, which explains our historical fascination as to why and how the Revolt was propagated. When looking for a distinct cause one would perhaps immediately pinpoint the mistreatment of Boudicca and her daughters however there is a multitude of contributing factors, including: Roman oppression; humiliation of invasion and dictatorship; overwhelming Celtic pride resulting in severe hatred of anything Roman; Financial issues caused …showed first 75 words of 979 total…

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…showed last 75 words of 979 total…Britain he loaned 40 000 000 seterces to Celts in Britain. Money was evidently a major cause in the revolt. No singular event or factor solely caused the Boudiccan Revolt instead it was the culmination of oppression, humiliation, hatred, pride, financial burdens and the injustices. Ancient writers, Modern writers and archaeological evidence all seem to convincingly agree on these factors. Roman treatment to Celts prior to the Revolt lead up to the catalytic rape and hence the destruction.

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