The Peoples of the British Isles examines the conflicts and commonalities among the peoples of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales from prehistoric times to the present. The series focuses throughout on the lives of real people-how they made a living, organized their society and institutions, related to each other, and understood themselves and their world. The new edition of these books features a fuller treatment of the Celtic countries and expanded and integrated content on both popular culture and the changing roles of women in society throughout history. Volume I covers the development of the Four Nations of the British Isles from the prehistoric era up to the revolution of 1688. Major themes covered in this volume include: * The formation and evolution of national identities within the British Isles * Emerging religious identities and beliefs from the medieval to the early modern periods * Interconnections between the British Kingdoms and the European continent * An interdisciplinary approach incorporating literature, archeology, art, linguistics, place-name studies, and oral traditions