TRIBES OF BRITAIN

"Britain has been a nation of migrants for over half a million years. Informed by dramatic developments in genetics and molecular biology, David Miles provides a new perspective on our mongrel population. He shows how historical patterns of change and assimilation are reflected in the people of the British Isles - their dialects, physical features, traditions and regional identities. New archaeological evidence and the words of the people themselves illustrate the impact of historical events on our ancestors' lives, and considers how and why they lived, died, travelled and put down roots. This is an exploration of the regional, 'tribal' mosaic that underlies our society."--Jacket.