![]() ![]() Many readers will find the second chapter, ‘Britain Emerges’, particularly useful. Barry Cunliffe looks at the development of seafaring on the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, two contrasting seas- the. The story begins with an account of early ideas about British beginnings, starting with classical references, followed by medieval myths, and closing with the early antiquarians and first archaeologists. In a world where everything seems to be served up in myopic soundbites, such breadth of vision is wonderfully refreshing – and very enlightening. ![]() Instead, it continues right up to the Age of the Northmen (the Vikings and Normans), drawing to a close around AD 1100. That journey continues throughout prehistory, but it doesn’t end, as so many other books do, with the coming of the Romans. ![]() We are then taken on a journey through time, starting at the end of the last ice age, around 10,000 years ago. The story of the origins of the British and the Irish peoples, from the end of the last Ice Age around 10,000BC to the eve of the. From the outset, our islands (Ireland is included) are placed fairly and squarely on our own area of the continental shelf. But what makes Britain Begins so exceptional is its geographical and chronological scope. It offers information in abundance and, like Sir Barry Cunliffe’s previous publications from OUP, it is beautifully written and illustrated. All Editions of Britain Begins 2013, Paperback ISBN-13: 9780199679454 2012, Hardcover ISBN-13: 9780199609338 Books by Barry Cunliffe The Celts: A Very Short Introduction Starting at 5.21 The Ancient Celts Starting at 2.95 The Celtic World Starting at 1.83 Europe Between the Oceans: 9000 BC-Ad 1000 33. This large book is both rewarding and demanding. ![]()
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