Britannia: The Failed State: Ethnic Conflict and the End of Roman Britain [Paperback]

Stuart Laycock (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2008

At its height a complex and wealthy state, by the end of the 4th and beginning of the 5th centuries Roman Britain was at the point of collapse. It was soon replaced by Anglo-Saxon culture which migrated across the North Sea. This absorbing study explores the tensions and conflicts between the various tribal groupings that made up Roman Britain and examines how tribal and political fragmentation could have contributed to its fall. It analyzes Roman Britain not as a unified entity but as a collection of different peoples with a history of long-term conflict, and finds parallels in modern conflicts that provide insight into the missing pieces of this complex period of British history.

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About the Author

Stuart Laycock studied Classics at Jesus College, Cambridge, and for the last few years has been researching late Roman belt fittings in Britain. He has worked as a writer in advertising and television, and during the wars in Bosnia and Kosovo did aid work there. The unusual blend of his research and experiences allows him a fresh perspective on the subject of this book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: The History Press (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752446142
• ISBN-13: 978-0752446141
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,331,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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