The early Romans called Britain "Britannia" after the natives who lived there at the time, the Bretons. Three groups of people had occupied Britain by the time the Romans first arrived: Neolithic Man, the "Beaker People", and the Celts.

Julius Caesar led an expedition to Britain in 55 BC. Caesar "wished to put an end to the use of Britannia as a sanctuary by the leaders of Gaul....rebelling against their Roman overlords." After two perfunctory conquest attempts of the island, Caesar never returned, and Romans would not fully subjugate Britain until the emperor Claudius' reign.


(Image Details: Roman Army of Julius Caesar landing in Britain)

I've finished my studies of Mesopotamia, so now it's time to change the pace. For my next topic, I'm learning about the history of the British Isles - the homeland of my ancestors. I found an excellent introductory text presenting a narrative history of Britain for people who have little knowledge of the subject (such as myself). The book is The Story of Britain by Rebecca Fraser and can be bought wherever books are sold.

I've just gotten back from a 6 month hiatus, and will continue my blog with daily posts. Hopefully with my new schedule I'll be able to get more quality information about a wider range of subjects.

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