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Plot Summary of The Bretons
"This book surveys the history of the Bretons, Celtic people, from 5,000 BC to the time of Roman occupied Gaul when Brittany or Breizh was called Armorica and to the present day. This book gives a good perspective of the Bretons for those who do not know of them."
Brian Young, Resident Scholar



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Kind Of History
Time of history: - 0-1000 AD - 2000-0 BC
History of a people? Yes
Nationality? - British

Subjects of this Historical Account
Ethnicity (if plays a major part) - European/White
Is the portrayal sympathetic? - Somewhat sympathetic
Intelligence of subject of history: - Smart

Main Adversary
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a substantial amount
Religion? (if plays a major part) - Catholics!
Nationality? - French
Ethnicity? (if plays big part) - White/European
Is the portrayal sympathetic? - Neutral

Setting
Europe Yes
European country: - France

Style
Part of a series? Yes
How much gore? - 1 ()
How fast-paced is the book? - 3 ()
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
Book makes you feel... - encouraged
How much romance? - 1 ()
Minor characters feature lots of: - military
Pictures/Illustrations? - A handful
Maps necessary? - Not enough maps
Length of book - 350-400 pages
How much emphasis on small details? - 5 ()
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