title: Beric the Briton: A Story of the Roman Invasion
author:  G. A. Henty 
description: G.A. Henty (1832-1902) was a prolific author and journalist in the 19th century. Drawing on his experience and knowledge as a war correspondent, Henty was a master of weaving history into his fictional stories about courageous young men living in difficult times marked by military conflict. His stories provide insight into some of the greatest conflicts of history while introducing the reader to characters that embodied the values of integrity, duty and virtue. While aimed at older children and teens, even adults will enjoy his writings.
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  ## A Story of the Roman Invasion
  
    
    
  
  ### by G. A. Henty
  
    
  
  ###  [CHAPTER I: A HOSTAGE](text00000.html#filepos0000003905)
  
  ###  [CHAPTER II: CITY AND FOREST](text00000.html#filepos0000040102)
  
  ###  [CHAPTER III: A WOLF HUNT](text00000.html#filepos0000076076)
  
  ###  [CHAPTER IV: AN INFURIATED PEOPLE](text00000.html#filepos0000114220)
  
  ###  [CHAPTER V: THE SACK OF CAMALODUNUM](text00000.html#filepos0000150148)
  
  ###  [CHAPTER VI: FIRST SUCCESSES](text00000.html#filepos0000186628)
  
  ###  [CHAPTER VII: DEFEAT OF THE BRITONS](text00000.html#filepos0000224799)
  
  ###  [CHAPTER VIII: THE GREAT SWAMPS](text00000.html#filepos0000259371)
  
  ###  [CHAPTER IX: THE STRUGGLE IN THE SWAMP](text00000.html#filepos0000297514)
  
  ###  [CHAPTER X: BETRAYED](text00000.html#filepos0000333169)
  
  ###  [CHAPTER XI: A PRISONER](text00000.html#filepos0000370435)
  
  ###  [CHAPTER XII: A SCHOOL FOR GLADIATORS](text00000.html#filepos0000410124)
  
  ###  [CHAPTER XIII: A CHRISTIAN](text00000.html#fi