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The Britons
Christopher A. Snyder
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Description for The Britons
Hardback. * 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. Series: Peoples of Europe. Num Pages: 352 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3D; 3F; 3H; HBJD1; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 662.
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.
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 ... Read more
- Discusses revivals of interest in British culture and myth, from Renaissance antiquarians to modern day Druids.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Series
Peoples of Europe
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9780631222606
SKU
V9780631222606
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99-50
About Christopher A. Snyder
Christopher A. Snyder is Associate Professor of European History and Chair of the Department of History and Politics at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and a frequent lecturer at the Smithsonian Institution. His previous books include Exploring the World of King Arthur (2000) and An Age of Tyrants: Britain ... Read more
Reviews for The Britons
"This lucid text cuts a logical swathe through the minefield of current debates, and provides an overview that will be welcomed by scholars and non-specialists alike. Anyone seeking an authoritative and eminently readable account of the early Britons should start with this book. I enjoyed it. Others will too." Lloyd Laing, University of Nottingham "This book is about ... Read more