Synopses & Reviews
A detailed study of the dramatic developments that took place during the first millenium BC. During this time, Europe underwent rapid changes, dominated by the emergence of Rome as a mega-state. Britain, on the periphery of these revolutions, witnessed its own particular social and economic transformations. The Bronze Age cycle of subsistence farming came to an end, leading to a more complex society that altered very little until the 16th century.
Synopsis
With the help of over 100 photographs and illustrations, Professor Cunliffe shows how, despite Britan's strong links with the broader European system, the varied landscapes within the British Isles encouraged striking local diversity. From the emergence of triba entitites to the wars in Celtic society, he portrays the life of the communities in Iron Age Britain.