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The Tribes of Britain

by David Miles
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Unraveling the genetic mosaic of British identity.

For anyone fascinated by Britain's multifaceted heritage, "The Tribes of Britain" is an intriguing pick. David Miles delves deep into the genetic fabric of the English, Irish, Scots, and Welsh, tracing lineages back through a tumultuous history of migrations and conquests. It's a book that promises to reshape your understanding of British history and offers fresh insights into the nation's complex identity. If you're a history buff who appreciates when ancient narratives meet cutting-edge science, this book is a treasure trove waiting to be explored.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Tribes of Britain

by David Miles
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ISBN: 9780753817995
Authors: David Miles
Publisher: Phoenix Paperbacks
Date of Publication: 2006-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Science
Related Topics: Anthropology, Ancient History, Genetics
Goodreads rating: 3.86
(rated by 251 readers)

Description

Who are the the English, the Irish, the Scots and the Welsh? - a ragbag of migrants, reflecting thousands of years of continuity and change. Now scientific techniques can explore this complex genetic jigsaw: ancient Britons and Saxons, Celts and Romans, Vikings and Normans, and the more recent migrations which have created these multicultural islands.Drawing on the most recent discoveries, this book both challenges traditional viewsw of history and provides new insight into who we are today.Massively informative and earthily evocative, it does some of the preliminary worl necessary to understand, if not cure, our current identity crisis. - Sunday TimesA huge and fascinating subject... There is much to be learned here - Sunday TelegraphMiles's copiously fascinating account... is not only highly enjoyable and instructive, but very timely - Independent on SundayCover Illustration: Tom Gould
 

Unraveling the genetic mosaic of British identity.

For anyone fascinated by Britain's multifaceted heritage, "The Tribes of Britain" is an intriguing pick. David Miles delves deep into the genetic fabric of the English, Irish, Scots, and Welsh, tracing lineages back through a tumultuous history of migrations and conquests. It's a book that promises to reshape your understanding of British history and offers fresh insights into the nation's complex identity. If you're a history buff who appreciates when ancient narratives meet cutting-edge science, this book is a treasure trove waiting to be explored.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.