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In the second part of his fascinating series, TV historian and archaeologist Neil Oliver (Coast and A History of Scotland) tells the story of Britain, before and during the Roman occupation. The series traces the development of Britain from 1000 BC to 400 AD. It shows how a thriving Iron Age Britain became part of the Roman Empire, heralding an era of luxury for some and harsh subjugation for many; it reveals how Celtic communities survived north of Hadrian’s Wall and around the fringes of the island and examines how a new Romano-British culture emerged from the bitter struggle for Britannia.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Ignore the one star temper tantrum review above.
This is a excellent series and is a nice sequel to the "History of Ancient Britain" and gives a excellent overview of a great chunk of this Sceptered Isle's history.
Yes Celtic is perhaps a lazy term but for non-experts like me it fits the bill for your expectations of what this programme will be about(I have a Archeologist friend who also goes foaming at the mouth like the above reviewer about context the term "Celt" can be used)
Niel is a good presenter, obviously know what he is talking about and is enthusiastic, which shows on screen. You will love this if you liked the earlier series (and "A History of Scotland" too for that matter)
This is a excellent series and is a nice sequel to the "History of Ancient Britain" and gives a excellent overview of a great chunk of this Sceptered Isle's history.
Yes Celtic is perhaps a lazy term but for non-experts like me it fits the bill for your expectations of what this programme will be about(I have a Archeologist friend who also goes foaming at the mouth like the above reviewer about context the term "Celt" can be used)
Niel is a good presenter, obviously know what he is talking about and is enthusiastic, which shows on screen. You will love this if you liked the earlier series (and "A History of Scotland" too for that matter)
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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A great followup series to the excellent 'History of Ancient Britain'Historian Neil Oliver
continues the Celtic History of Britain from 1000 B.C. before the Roman Invasion of 43 A.D. and up to the departure of the Roman Army in 400 A.D.
It looks at the many technological developments made by the Celtic tribes of Britain
,also how life was in their communities and how the subsequent Roman Invasion affected the inhabitants of Britain and the new Celtic/Roman culture that emerged from this.
I really enjoyed watching this series on the BBC and would recommend it to all lovers of History and their is some stunning cinmeatography added to the mix of history and this complements the overall feel to the programme.
Neil Oliver is enthusiastic and engaging as a presenter and this endears you to the content of the programmes.
continues the Celtic History of Britain from 1000 B.C. before the Roman Invasion of 43 A.D. and up to the departure of the Roman Army in 400 A.D.
It looks at the many technological developments made by the Celtic tribes of Britain
,also how life was in their communities and how the subsequent Roman Invasion affected the inhabitants of Britain and the new Celtic/Roman culture that emerged from this.
I really enjoyed watching this series on the BBC and would recommend it to all lovers of History and their is some stunning cinmeatography added to the mix of history and this complements the overall feel to the programme.
Neil Oliver is enthusiastic and engaging as a presenter and this endears you to the content of the programmes.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
The title of this series 'Celtic Britain, should really be called 'Ancient Britain Part 2, as it is a direct follow on from Neil Oliver's previous series. Picking up from the end of the Bronze Age we learn about Iron Age Britons and the impact of the Roman invasions on british society. If you liked the first series then you should like this, with Mr Oliver continuing to exude almost over the top enthusiasm for his subject matter. Other reviewers have said that the 'ancient/celtic britain programmes are a lazy form of learning and this is very true but these documentaries are introductions. If you want to delve deeper then you can always read a book on the subject.
Perhaps Neil Oliver will make one more series. "A History of Dark Age Britain" starting with Post-Roman Britain and ending with the Norman Invasion. That would be a great way to round off the series.
Perhaps Neil Oliver will make one more series. "A History of Dark Age Britain" starting with Post-Roman Britain and ending with the Norman Invasion. That would be a great way to round off the series.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
one word excellent
neil oliver has done it again and provides a surreal account of our ancient ancestors with a graphic oration as well as artifacts and vivid proof of our past,he might not persuade... Read more
Published 8 days ago by peter
One day, the rest of history will be nearly this good ... one day
This is Neil Oliver on 'home turf' and at his brilliant best. If you want an authoritative yet totally entertaining insight into the world of the Celt, this is the one product you... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Michael Cameron
celtic britain
Fantastic piece of work, great research, good images and very very intriguing!
a must!
neil oliver presents this historcal piece of work with an incredible energy and... Read more
a must!
neil oliver presents this historcal piece of work with an incredible energy and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by paula c
The History of Celtic Britain
This was bought as a present there I can't say anything about the content but the person I bought it for is very pleased with it.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. S. Wright
informative and gripping
it's certainly very informative and entertaining. However, there were times when I wondered whether Neil Oliver was over interpreting some geological findings.
Published 11 months ago by Issa
Where they Celts or Britons?
I watched this programs on BBC iPLayer.
It is quite clear to me from the program that there was no organised Celtic society, but "Celts" are regarded as different and... Read more
It is quite clear to me from the program that there was no organised Celtic society, but "Celts" are regarded as different and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Gaucho_London
Fundamentally Flawed
Fundamentally flawed. Once again we see the lazy use of the term Celt. THERE NEVER WAS A CELTIC BRITON. 'There was no cross-European Celtic people. Read more
Published 12 months ago by G. Chamberlain
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