CHAPTER VII

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BRITAIN AFTER THE ROMAN PERIOD.

Great change produced in Britain by the Romans--Its ancient features contrasted with its appearance after their departure-- Picturesque description of Britain--First dawn of Christianity --Progress of the Britons in civilization--Old British fortifications--Change in the costume of the Britons--Decline in their martial deportment--Their ancient mode of burial-- Description of early British barrows--Ascendancy of rank p. 56

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