Saxons, Vikings, and Celts: The Genetic Roots of Britain and Ireland

by Bryan Sykes

Overview

From the best-selling author of The Seven Daughters of Eve, a perfect book for anyone interested in the genetic history of Britain, Ireland, and America.
One of the world's leading geneticists, Bryan Sykes has helped thousands find their ancestry in the British Isles. Saxons, Vikings, and Celts, which resulted from a systematic ten-year DNA survey of more than 10,000 volunteers, traces the true genetic makeup of the British Isles and its descendants, taking readers from the Pontnewydd cave in North Wales to the resting place of the Red Lady of Paviland and the tomb of King Arthur. This illuminating guide provides a much-needed introduction to the genetic history of the people of the British Isles and their descendants throughout the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393330755
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	12/10/2007
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Bryan Sykes, professor of human genetics at Oxford University, pioneered the use of DNA in exploring the human past. He is also the founder and chairman of Oxford Ancestors (oxfordancestors.com), which helps individuals explore their genetic roots using DNA. He is the author of Saxons, Vikings, and Celts; The Seven Daughters of Eve, a New York Times bestseller; and Adam’s Curse.

Editorial Reviews

The science is explained with an infectious zest. His book is so revealing that the new... as well as the old should read it.

Boyd Tonkin - Independent [England]