"If only one text in the field could be used, this book would be my choice." -- C.P. Wolf, "Science Books and Films" Like the earlier editions of this now-classic geography text, this new edition is global in scope, written with a meticulous eye for detail and a concern for the overarching concepts. It covers all areas of the complexity of human- environment interaction. The fourth edition has been substantially updated to take into account the increasing emphasis on environmental impacts, particularly deforestation, desertification, ecological invasions such as marine pollution, climatic change, and the climatic future. New suggestions for further reading and 128 additional references are also included.

"If only one text in the field could be used, this book would be my choice." -- C.P. Wolf, "Science Books and Films" Like the earlier editions of this now-classic geography text, this new edition is global in scope, written with a meticulous eye for detail and a concern for the overarching concepts. It covers all areas of the complexity of human- environment interaction. The fourth edition has been substantially updated to take into account the increasing emphasis on environmental impacts, particularly deforestation, desertification, ecological invasions such as marine pollution, climatic change, and the climatic future. New suggestions for further reading and 128 additional references are also included.

Product Description: Alistair Moffat's journey, from the Scottish islands and Scotland, to the English coast, Wales, Cornwall and Ireland, ignores national boundaries to reveal the rich fabric of culture and history of Celtic Britain which still survives today...read more

Looks at the fortifications created by the Celts in Great Britain.

This book provides a fascinating and unique history of the Britons from the late Iron Age to the late Middle Ages. It also discusses the revivals of interest in British culture and myth over the centuries, from Renaissance antiquarians to modern day Druids. A fascinating and unique history of the Britons from the late Iron Age to the late Middle Ages. Describes the life, language and culture of the Britons before, during and after Roman rule. Examines the figures of King Arthur and Merlin and the evolution of a powerful national mythology. Proposes a new theory on the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain and the establishment of separate Brittonic kingdoms. Discusses revivals of interest in British culture and myth, from Renaissance antiquarians to modern day Druids.

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Product Description: The period between the departure of the Romans, around AD 400, and the establishment of the English kingdoms in the later 7th century is one of the least known and most important episodes in British history. In this time of turmoil, Scots, Picts and Anglo-Saxons contributed to a breakdown in civilized life, but it was also a time of renaissance: a rebirth of Celtic language and art, the rise of native British kingdoms in Scotland, Wales and Cornwall, and the flowering of the Church in Celtic Britain...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: The most important aspect of continuity in Celtic warfare from 1595 and 1763 was the tactical offensive. Up to 1689 this was based largely on the renowned, undisciplined and fearsome broadsword attack which regularly dominated the battlefield against more conventional armies...read more

Discusses how Celtic civilization survived in the British Isles during a time when the rest of Europe faced barbarian invasions

Archaeological evidence supports a discussion of the Celtic civilization in Britain