11-11-2015, 10:16 PM
Nathan Ross wrote:
It was the death of Prasutagus, and the real possibility of a full Roman takeover, that prompted the rebellion. Paulinus being far away at the time was just par for the Roman course.
I agree.... but the Iceni etc. didn't attack until Paulinus was fully engaged at Mona and not earlier in the year when the "Battle Group" was fresh and closer to the east of the country.
It was the death of Prasutagus, and the real possibility of a full Roman takeover, that prompted the rebellion. Paulinus being far away at the time was just par for the Roman course.
I agree.... but the Iceni etc. didn't attack until Paulinus was fully engaged at Mona and not earlier in the year when the "Battle Group" was fresh and closer to the east of the country.
Deryk