New: The Iceni (free, open-ended, www, human, historical, rpg)

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Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 19:13:01 +0000

Name:		The Iceni
Email:		webhead zat salroth.com
Frequency:		Every 2 days
URL:		http://www.salroth.com/forums/index.php?showforum=332
Type:		Historical - semi freeform
Last-Update:		2005Oct22
Keywords: free, open-ended, www, human, historical, rpg

Description:

Boudicca was the wife of Prasutagus, who was head of the Iceni tribe in
East England, in what is now Norfolk and Suffolk.
In 43 CE, the Romans invaded Britain, and most of the Celtic tribes were
forced to submit. However, the Romans allowed two Celtic kings to retain
some of their traditional power; one was Prasutagus.
The Roman occupation brought increased Roman settlement, military
presence, and attempts to suppress Celtic religious culture. There were
major economic changes, including heavy taxes and money lending.
In 47 CE the Romans forced the Ireni to disarm, creating resentment.
Prasutagus had been given a grant by the Romans, but the Romans then
redefined this as a loan. When Prasutagus died in 60 CE, he left half his
kingdom to the Emperor Nero to settle this debt.

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