Oppenheimer, Stephen
The Origins of the British: A Genetic Detective Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9781845294823
- author:
- Oppenheimer, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Robinson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 135 mm X 199 mm
- Genre:
- Ethnography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Stephen Oppenheimer's groundbreaking book challenges our understanding of British history and identity. By combining genetics, linguistics, archaeology, and historical records, Oppenheimer sheds new light on the origins of the British people.
Contrary to traditional views, Oppenheimer's research reveals that the Anglo-Saxon invasions had a relatively small impact on the English gene pool, while two-thirds of the population have an unbroken line of descent from south-western Europeans who arrived long before the first farmers. The remaining third arrived between 7,000 and 3,000 years ago, bringing with them the earliest forms of the English language.
Oppenheimer's findings also challenge the traditional understanding of the Celts, who are now known to have originated from Iron Age Central Europe, rather than their previously believed homeland. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone looking to understand the complex history and cultural heritage of the British people.
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