Claudius's Invasion Of Britain: The Roman Conquest Of Britain (Part 2)

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Viewed as an idiot by those around him, Claudius felt the need to prove himself. In the century since Caesar had invaded Britain, the mythology surrounding the island had taken hold in Roman imaginations. Stories of sea monsters, terrifying Druids, and human sacrifice by barbarians, instilled fear into the imperial legions. But Claudius was determined, and launched a two-pronged attack on the southeastern coast to immortalise his name as a victor. Accompanied by German mercenaries, Roman soldiers forced their way across the Medway in Kent and headed up the Thames to London. British elites had two options: resist or collaborate… 

Join Tom and Dominic as they piece together, coin by Roman coin, how Claudius conquered Britain in 43 AD.
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00:13 How The Roman Republic Turned Into The Roman Empire
03:12 Why Claudius wanted to conquer Britain
06:14 The Disaster of The Battle of Teutenberg Forest
07:34 The Romans thought Britain was the home of magic
10:42 Who were the Druids?
15:53 What was pre-Roman Britain like?
26:50 Countdown to the Roman invasion
31:12 The invasion
37:56 Military tactics and how the armies compared
38:57 Claudius’ triumph and how Roman Emperors spun victories
40:22 How the Romans rewarded their client kings
41:20 How the Romans dealt with resistance
49:20 The conquest of Wales, capital of the druids
55:35 Boudecia enters the fray

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