The Britannias: An Archipelago's Tale

by Alice Albinia

Book Overview

From Neolithic Orkney, Viking Shetland, and Druidical Anglesey to the joys and strangeness of modern Thanet, The Britannias explores the farthest reaches of Britain's island topography, once known by the collective term "Britanniae" (the Britains). This expansive journey demonstrates how the smaller islands have wielded disproportionate influence on the mainland, becoming the fertile ground of political, cultural, and technological innovations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1324105143
• ISBN13: 9781324105145
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 512 Pages