| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 331 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
The peoples of Europe |
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Peoples of Europe.
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| Contents |
Part 1: Romans and Britons -- Part 2: The Brittonic age -- Part 3: A people divided -- Part 4: Conquest, survival, and revival |
| Summary |
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 settlem |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-317) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Arthur, King.
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Britons.
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Celts -- Great Britain.
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Druids and druidism.
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| SUBJECT |
United Kingdom -- Antiquities, Celtic.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2007100234
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United Kingdom -- Civilization -- To 1066.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056620
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Great Britain -- History -- To 449.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056721
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| Genre/Form |
History.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Wiley InterScience (Online service)
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| ISBN |
047075821X (electronic bk.) |
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0470758368 |
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063122260X (alk. paper) |
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0631222626 (paperback; alk. paper) |
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9780470758212 (electronic bk.) |
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9780470758366 |
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9780631222606 (alk. paper) |
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9780631222620 (paperback; alk. paper) |
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(alk. paper) |
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(paperback; alk. paper) |
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