in, from ancient to modern times. Particular attention is given to immigration and the reactions to immigration in the twentieth century.
A. The Age of Invasion: Immigration Before 1066
Ancient and early medieval Britain was populated by successive waves of immigrants, who came in large measure as conquerors, ejecting or subjugating earlier populations.
The sequence of invasions through the Norman Conquest is briefly treated. Although all invaders save the Romans were Northern Europeans, they brough a wide variety of languages and cultures.
Has the ancient heritage of immigration through conquest left a lasting suspicion of immigrants in British culture? B. A Secure Island: 1066 1900
Immigration patterns are traced from Norman times to about the turn of this century. For several centuries after the Norman Conquest, immigration into Britain was very slight. However, British overseas expansion resulted in an increase in immigration.
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