Roman Britain

       My Celtic ancestors certainly did not anticipate the dramatic changes that were to occur to their existence during the years to come. From circular defended family farms to community shared, much larger, and well defended hillforts, their dispersed kin groups developed, matured, and survived for their first 500 years. The next 500 years brough dynamic changes to their lives, and a cultural adjustment to daily activities. The complex world of the Roman empire was about to intervene during their next experience of this thing called life. Their homeland [the Decangli and Cornovii] would be adjusted to a more normal state of affairs according to the new land owners. To adapt or to disappear were the choices presented. There were needs to achieve mental and behavioral balance between their own needs and the demands of the new administrators. 

      The best text that discusses this period of time (my own opinion) is The Oxford Illustrated History of Roman Britain. It is written by Peter Salway, 1993, and presents a detailed chronology of events surrounding my Celtic ancestors. The cover of my copy is shown:

      It contains 10 maps (who would guess I like maps?), 320 illustrations, 24 full colored plates, a list of Roman Emperors, and a detailed chronology of events. A good read on the topic it is.

Salway, P., The Oxford Illustrated History Of Roman Britain, Oxford University Press, Oxford & N.Y., 1993.