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A.D. 500 Simon Young

A.D. 500 By Simon Young

A.D. 500 by Simon Young


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A window on the mysterious world of the Dark Ages by a brilliant young historian

A.D. 500 Summary

A.D. 500: A Year in the Dark Ages by Simon Young

A window on the mysterious world of the Dark Ages by a brilliant young historian

AD 500 is written as a practical survival guide for the use of civilised visitors to the barbaric islands of Britain and Ireland. It describes a journey which begins in Cornwall and continues through Wales and Ireland, then across to Scotland and eventually down to London and southern Britain.

The Romans have left, and the islands are now fought over by Irish, British Celts, Picts and Saxons. It is a dangerous world, full of tribal war. The British Celts are enthusiastic head-hunters, while the Saxon gods require regular blood sacrifices, animal and sometimes human. There are social pitfals too (`Do not make fun of the Celts' beliefs about Arthur'...'Don't refuse a place in a Welsh collective bed.')

Cheviot bandits, bizarre forms of Christianity, boat burials, peculiar haircuts, human sacrifice, poetry competitions, slave markets, the legend of King Arthur - these are the realities of life in the sixth century AD.

A.D. 500 Reviews

From Tintagel and tin-mining to saints and slave markets, from alcohol and King Arthur to boat burials and beavers, here are the realities of life in the sixth century AD, based squarely on archeological and historical evidence. -- Charles Osborne * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
Anyone who loves to hate a particular corner of these islands will warm to this witty and delightfully prejudiced guide book... It may read like a novel but Simon Young substantiates all his seeming flights of fancy with historical references. * TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT *
A highly entertaining and imaginative guide... A highly unusual presentation of life in a fascinating period of British history. * THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE *

About Simon Young

Simon Young was awarded a starred First in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic from Cambridge University, as well as the Chadwick Prize for Celtic studies. Since then he has lived in Spain, Ireland and Italy, where he is now completing a doctorate at the University of Florence. The author of many academic articles, he has also written about the Dark Ages for History Today, the Spectator, and the Guardian. He combines a commitment to serious history, especially that of the medieval Celts, with a desire to communicate Dark Age history to the general public. He lives in Florence with his Italian wife.

Additional information

GOR000877540
9780753819463
0753819465
A.D. 500: A Year in the Dark Ages by Simon Young
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Orion Publishing Co
2006-02-02
240
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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