This book provides a fascinating and unique history of the Britonsfrom the late Iron Age to the late Middle Ages. It also discussesthe revivals of interest in British culture and myth over thecenturies, from Renaissance antiquarians to modern day Druids.
* * A fascinating and unique history of the Britons from the lateIron 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 theevolution of a powerful national mythology.
* Proposes a new theory on the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britainand the establishment of separate Brittonic kingdoms.
* Discusses revivals of interest in British culture and myth,from Renaissance antiquarians to modern day Druids.