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Saxons, Vikings and Celts the genetic roots of Britain and Ireland

A study based on a decade-long DNA survey traces the genetic makeup of British Islanders and their descendants, ranging from prehistoric times to the genetic heritage of Americans of British descent.

Main Author: Sykes, Bryan.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York ; London : W.W. Norton, 2007.
Subjects:
Lewis, Peirce tribute.
Human population genetics > Great Britain.
Summary: A study based on a decade-long DNA survey traces the genetic makeup of British Islanders and their descendants, ranging from prehistoric times to the genetic heritage of Americans of British descent.
Item Description: Includes index.
Physical Description: xvii, 306 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm
ISBN: 9780393330755
0393330753
Author Notes: Bryan Sykes is professor of genetics at the Institute of Molecular Medicine at Oxford University & was the editor of "The Human Inheritance: Genes, Language, & Evolution".

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