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A comprehensive study for Celticists on the historical evolution and change in Celtic Britain and its languages: Welsh, Cornish, Breton and Cumbrian. History is told alongside linguistic details to give a broad perspective on the Celts of Britain from 1st Century B.C.E to the 12th Century C.E.
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Kind Of History

Time of history:    -   0-1000 AD    -   2000-0 BC Nationality?    -   British History of words/phrases?    -   Yes

Subjects of this Historical Account

Ethnicity (if plays a major part)    -   European/White Is the portrayal sympathetic?    -   Neutral Intelligence of subject of history:    -   Smart

Setting

Europe    -   Yes European country:    -   England/UK If applicable, liberal/conservative?    -   Historian is very liberal

Writing Style

How much gore?    -   1 () How fast-paced is the book?    -   1 () Accounts of torture and death?    -   no torture/death Book makes you feel...    -   encouraged How much focus on stories of individuals?    -   Focuses mostly on the people/nation level How much romance?    -   1 () Minor characters feature lots of:    -   military Pictures/Illustrations?    -   None Maps necessary?    -   Not enough maps Length of book    -   450 pages+ How much emphasis on small details?    -   9 ()

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