Although I thought this book was interesting, it was filled with what I thought were contrasting ideas and other facts twisted to fit James’ thesis. 

Perhaps a product of its time, I was expecting much more of a focus on historical Celts rather than a long-winded commentary on the various identities adopted and maintained by the people of the British Isles at the turn of the century. Although, as James states, he doesn’t necessarily see historical Celts as more than a modern construct, so maybe that’s on me.

Overall I did enjoy having my ideas challenged but felt the chip biting the author’s shoulder throughout the book too much to allow myself to properly muse.