Roman Britain. Мартемьянова Н.В. - 22 стр.

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Discussion Task
Do you think the Roman Army was well organized? Why (Why not)?


TEXT FIVE
                               THE BATTLE
                                    60AD
Vocabulary notes
rebellion(n) - восстание
corrupt(adj.) – продажный, бесчестный
delay(n) – замедление, отсрочка
seethe(v) – бурлить, кипеть
appeal(v) – призывать, обращаться
defense(n) – защита, оборона
lance(n) – пика, копье
heap(n) – множество, масса
mercy(n) – милость, пощада


Pre-reading Task
Do you know anything about Suetonius Platius? If so, tell the class.


THE BATTLE 60AD
   In 60AD there was rebellion in Britain. Boudica, the queen of the Iceni, led
several tribes of southern England who were united in their revulsion at corrupt
Roman rule. Unrestrained, they destroyed the new Roman settlements at
Colchester, St Albans and London. The provincial governor, Suetonius Paulinus
– who was campaigning in North Wales rushed back to quell the revolt with an
army of some 10,000 men.
   Suetonius decided to attack without delay. He chose a position in a valley
with a wood behind him. There could be no enemy, he knew, except at his front,