I suspect that this thread will not receive a measured response, and I mean no disrespect to the academic expertise of those who know a damn sight more than I do. I am also aware that a lot of the foundation for the Britons was laid by Ranika, who is not available to discuss the matter.
But I must register the following dissension.
Most (of not all) of the British ethnicities refer to invasions between 800 and 200 BC. This follows the 1920s 'beaker' invasion hypothesis.
However, I have not read anything recent (originally published within the last 15 or so years, except for clearly partisan works from "celtic" countries) that agrees with the idea of large scale invasions of Britain by the "Celtic" tribes seen there when the Romans invade. Indeed, the genetic evidence suggests continuity with the ancient, neolithic (and earlier) population.
I'm not averse to cultural influence from the continent, but is there sufficient evidence for the 'strong' invasion context given by the in game ethnicities for my native people (technically Brigantes, but you get the idea)?
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