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- A fascinating and unique history of the Britons from the late Iron Age to the late Middle Ages.
- Describes the life, language and culture of the Britons before, during and after Roman rule.
- Examines the figures of King Arthur and Merlin and the evolution of a powerful national mythology.
- Proposes a new theory on the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain and the establishment of separate Brittonic kingdoms.
- Discusses revivals of interest in British culture and myth, from Renaissance antiquarians to modern day Druids.
Industry Reviews
"This book is about a fascinating, crucial and formative
period of British History. There are plenty of controversial
theories about the so-called 'Dark Ages', and yet Snyder offers a
manageable overview that explores not only the latest scholarly
works but also popular flights of fancy. This is a really well
written book which is interesting, questioning, accessible and
often amusing" Abbey's Advocate Newsletter
"Prof Snyder questions the view of historians from Bede onwards that the British were overwhelmed by massive Germanic immigration and a series of bloody wars. He says many historians are now subscribing to the theory that a small number of warrior elites imposed their culture on the Britons in what is now England. The Welsh, however, refused for centuries to accept new trends from continental Europe, even defying the Pope with their own calendar." Rhodri Clark, Western Mail (Cardiff)
ISBN: 9780631222606
ISBN-10: 063122260X
Series: The Peoples of Europe
Published: 28th March 2003
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 352
Audience: Professional and Scholarly
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Country of Publication: US
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 24.0 x 16.5 x 2.1
Weight (kg): 0.66
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