The Britons (Peoples of Europe)

by Christopher Snyder

Hardcover, 2003

Status

Available

Call number

941.004916

Collection

Publication

Blackwell Publishing, Incorporated (2003), Hardcover

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.… (more)

Language

Original publication date

2003

Physical description

352 p.; 9 inches

ISBN

063122260X / 9780631222606
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