The Origins Of Britain

The Origins of Britain (1987)
by Lloyd Laing & Jennifer Laing – Published by Paladin

Crack open this gloriously ’80s take on the birth of Britain, penned by archaeological duo Lloyd and Jennifer Laing. The Origins of Britain is a thoughtful and readable romp through prehistoric, Roman, and early medieval Britain — before it got complicated by monarchs and motorways. Expect stone circles, invading Romans, mysterious hill forts, and more Bronze Age bling than you’d expect from a supposedly dreary island.

It’s informative without being stuffy, scholarly without the snobbery, and illustrated with charmingly dated maps and diagrams. If you’ve ever wondered how this soggy lump of land got its start, this is your chance to find out — for less than the cost of a pint and way more enriching.

Condition: Slightly yellowed, like the bones of a Saxon warrior. Smells faintly of damp libraries and wisdom.

Only at Crappy Old Books – because history deserves better than a Kindle.

Has bookmark in pages 88-89, indicating important content.

Good condition.

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