*** Warning: This book contains overtly racist passages. The rest of the story has value, but use caution when letting children read it on their own. *** Beric the Briton is a book by the prolific British author, George Alfred (G. A.) Henty. It tells of the adventures of a leader of a tribe of Britons known as the Iceni. He resists Roman rule but is defeated by Rome's strong, well-trained military. Beric travels to Rome and after many adventures there, makes his way back home to Britain.