Caractacus: The Fugitive King
The long resistance of the Catuvellauni and the Silures against the Roman advance into Wales.
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The long resistance of the Catuvellauni and the Silures against the Roman advance into Wales.
Key Questions
- Explain how Caractacus used the terrain of Wales to fight the Romans.
- Analyze why the Romans treated Caractacus with respect after his capture.
- Differentiate the strategies of guerrilla warfare used by Caractacus.
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