Tacitus' Story
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Tacitus' account of the great battle between the Romans and the Celts on Anglesey in 61AD.
Description of Tacitus' account of the great battle between the Romans and the Celts on Anglesey in 61AD which the Romans won ( though not easily). Looks at Roman efforts, following the battle, to destroy all vestiges of druidism left on the island.
From:
Bread of Heaven Druids and Saints
First broadcast
:
16 November 2004
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 7-9,9-11
Subject : History
Topic : Celts, Romans
Keywords : Celtic religion, Battles and conflict, Anglesey, Druids, Druidism,
Notes : Look at Celtic religious practises - Who were the druids? Why were they so powerful? Investigate druidic beliefs. Look at the history of conflict between the Celts and the Romans.
