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The Britons
Contributor(s): Snyder, Christopher A. (Author)
ISBN: 063122260X     ISBN-13: 9780631222606
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $51.25  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: March 2003
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Annotation: This book provides a fascinating and unique history of the Britons from the late Iron Age to the late Middle Ages. It draws on both archaeological and written evidence to trace the development of the distinct culture of the Britons that survived nearly four centuries of Roman rule and has been revived and celebrated by generations ever since.

The book:
describes the life and culture of the Britons before, during and after Roman rule
covers the revival of Iron Age practices within a Christian context, typified by the work of Saint Patrick
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
gives an account of the Viking and Norman invasions and their effect on the Britons
reveals the origins of The Brittonic language and its segmentation into Breton, Cornish and Welsh

The book also discusses the revivals of interest in British culture and myth over the centuries, from Renaissance antiquarians to modern day Druids.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Europe - Medieval
Dewey: 941.004
LCCN: 2002011113
Series: Peoples of Europe
Physical Information: 1.03" H x 6.3" W x 9.24" (1.42 lbs) 352 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - British Isles
 
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Publisher Description:
This book provides a fascinating and unique history of the Britons from the late Iron Age to the late Middle Ages. It also discusses the revivals of interest in British culture and myth over the centuries, from Renaissance antiquarians to modern day Druids.

  • 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.