Modern education has not given us men who write better epitaphs or men who build better houses. It has given us men who are afraid to write epitaphs and leave it to the vicar. It has given us men who are afraid to build houses and leave it to the architect. — G. K. Chesterton

Caractacus

(Caratacus)

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Civilization: British — Briton
   Field of Renown:  chieftain — Britons
Era:  Early Britain

King of the Britons who resisted the Roman invasion. Convinced Claudius to spare his life.

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Other Resources


Story Links
Book Links
King Caractacus  in  Stories from English History  by  Alfred J. Church
Furthest Britain  in  Helmet and Spear  by  Alfred J. Church
Caractacus Before Claudius  in  Pictures from Roman Life and Story  by  Alfred J. Church
Romans Come Again  in  Our Island Story  by  H. E. Marshall
Hero of Ancient Britain  in  Stories from English History  by  Hilda T. Skae

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Image Links


The Landing in England
 in Julius Caesar

A British Chieftain
 in Roman Life in the Days of Cicero

Caractacus led in Triumph through Rome
 in  The Story of the English

Caradoc betrayed to the Romans
 in Stories from English History