CHAPTER I.. Britannia.

BRITANNIA.

I. Fusion of Races in France and in England.--First inhabitants--Celtic realms--The Celts in Britain--Similitude with the Celts of Gaul--Their religion--Their quick minds--Their gift of speech 3

II. Celtic Literature.--Irish stories--Wealth of that literature--Its characteristics--The dramatic gift--Inventiveness--Heroic deeds--Familiar dialogues--Love and woman--Welsh tales 9

III. Roman Conquest.--Duration and results--First coming of the Germanic invader 18