Caitlin C Gillespie

Assistant Professor, Brandeis University

Caitlin C Gillespie is an assistant professor of classical studies at Brandeis University in Massachusetts. Her latest book is Boudica: Warrior Woman of Roman Britain (2018).

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The ancient world

Boudica the warrior queen

How a widowed queen became a rebel warrior, defying Roman patriarchy, and leading her people to glory even in defeat

Caitlin C Gillespie