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Ethnology of the British Islands: British Ethnology, Celtic Studies, and 19th-Century Cultural Anthropology

by Robert Gordon Latham
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9782322622344
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Bod - Books on Demand
  • Publisher Imprint: Bod - Books on Demand
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  • Pages: 128
  • Original Price: USD 27.5
  • Language: English
  • Edition: 1. Auflage
  • Item Weight: 164 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Anthropology / Cultural & Social

Ethnology of the British Islands by R.G. Latham is a seminal 19th-century study that examines the ethnic and cultural origins of Britains diverse populations. Latham, a pioneering philologist and ethnologist, analyzes the migrations, languages, and customs of Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and earlier prehistoric tribes, offering a framework for understanding the islandss complex identity. The work delves into linguistic evidence, archaeological findings, and historical records to trace the interplay between indigenous groups and invading forces. Lathams approach challenges prevailing racial theories of his era by emphasizing cultural diffusion over static biological determinism. He explores the survival of Celtic traditions in Wales and Ireland, the impact of Roman and Norman conquests, and the synthesis of Germanic and Nordic influences in England. While reflecting the anthropological methods of his time, the book remains valuable for its meticulous documentation of folklore, dialects, and tribal genealogies. This volume serves as a critical resource for scholars of British ethnology, Celtic studies, and 19th-century anthropology, bridging early scientific inquiry with modern interdisciplinary approaches.

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