Ethnology of the british islands

British ethnology, celtic studies, and 19th-century cultural anthropology

Robert Gordon Latham

128 pages, parution le 26/07/2025

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« 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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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Books on demand
Auteur(s)	Robert Gordon Latham
Parution	26/07/2025
Nb. de pages	128
Format	14.8 x 21
Couverture	Broché
Poids	197g
EAN13	9782322622344