07-24-2007, 05:10 PM
Most evidence come from Late Roman (Vth century) and Irish sources. There was a great deal of gaelic influence in Western Britain. To some extent Byzantine influence as you say.
Actually the Britons of this time are the heirs of the Roman power, even if they are of celtic brythonic culture and language. They are still sometimes referenced as "Romans" in texts.
Actually the Britons of this time are the heirs of the Roman power, even if they are of celtic brythonic culture and language. They are still sometimes referenced as "Romans" in texts.
"O niurt Ambrois ri Frangc ocus Brethan Letha."
"By the strenght of Ambrosius, king of the Franks and the Armorican Bretons."
Lebor Bretnach, Irish manuscript of the Historia Brittonum.
Agraes / Morcant map Conmail / Benjamin Franckaert
"By the strenght of Ambrosius, king of the Franks and the Armorican Bretons."
Lebor Bretnach, Irish manuscript of the Historia Brittonum.
Agraes / Morcant map Conmail / Benjamin Franckaert