Brittany and the Atlantic Archipelago, 450-1200 : Contact, Myth and History Paperback / softback
by Caroline (University of Cambridge) Brett
Paperback / softback
Description
How did Brittany get its name and its British-Celtic language in the centuries after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?
Beginning in the ninth century, scholars have proposed a succession of theories about Breton origins, influenced by the changing relationships between Brittany, its Continental neighbours, and the 'Atlantic Archipelago' during and after the Viking age and the Norman Conquest.
However, due to limited records, the history of medieval Brittany remains a relatively neglected area of research.
In this new volume, the authors draw on specialised research in the history of language and literature, archaeology, and the cult of saints, to tease apart the layers of myth and historical record.
Brittany retained a distinctive character within the typical 'medieval' forces of kingship, lordship, and ecclesiastical hierarchy.
The early history of Brittany is richly fascinating, and this new investigation offers a fresh perspective on the region and early medieval Europe in general.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:495 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 10 Maps; 5 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:02/11/2023
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- ISBN:9781108707770
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:495 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 10 Maps; 5 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:02/11/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9781108707770
