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Word: cantii (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...imperial rule on the unruly western tribesmen, as seen through the eyes of the losing side. Caradoc, proud and restive young King of the Belgae, dreams of uniting all the tribes of Britain and driving the Roman occupation forces, left by Caesar, into the sea. But the Picts, the Cantii, the Iceni, jealous of their individual little sovereignties, do not want to be united. Caradoc decides to go it alone with his Belgae. The Emperor Claudius himself limps ashore, and in two decisive battles, the short Roman swords cut the Belgae down to serf-size. Fleeing west and hiding...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Back to the Druids | 9/14/1953 | See Source »

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