Brittany and the Atlantic Archipelago, 450–1200

Datos Bibliográficos

ID23780404
AutoresCaroline Brett (0000-0002-5680-2948, University of Cambridge), Fiona Edmonds (0000-0002-6123-384X, Lancaster University), Paul Russell (0000-0002-4197-9441, University of Cambridge)
Año2021
Fecha de publicación2021-10-28
Open AccessSí
TipoBOOK
RevistaBrittany and the Atlantic Archipelago, 450-1200 (SOURCE_BOOK)
EditorialCambridge University Press (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1017/9781108760102
OpenAlexW3150959722
ISBN9781108760102
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas5

How did Brittany get its name and its British-Celtic language in the centuries after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire? Beginning in the ninth century, scholars have proposed a succession of theories about Breton origins, influenced by the changing relationships between Brittany, its Continental neighbours, and the 'Atlantic Archipelago' during and after the Viking age and the Norman Conquest. However, due to limited records, the history of medieval Brittany remains a relatively neglected area of research. In this new volume, the authors draw on specialised research in the history of language and literature, archaeology, and the cult of saints, to tease apart the layers of myth and historical record. Brittany retained a distinctive character within the typical 'medieval' forces of kingship, lordship, and ecclesiastical hierarchy. The early history of Brittany is richly fascinating, and this new investigation offers a fresh perspective on the region and early medieval Europe in general.

Ancient history · Archaeology · Archipelago · Celtic languages · Cult · Geography · Ninth · Viking Age · Historical Studies and Socio-cultural Analysis · History · Medieval and Early Modern Justice · Medieval Literature and History