Review of Barnwell, P. S. and Brian K. Roberts, eds, 'Britons, Saxons, and Scandinavians: The Historical Geography of Glanville R. J. Jones' (Medieval Countryside, 7), Turnhout, Brepols, 2012: hardback; pp. xix, 477; 42 b/w illustrations, 2 b/w line art; R.R.P. €115.00; ISBN 9782503532073.

Abstract

This volume presents the work of the late Professor Glanville R. J. Jones as holding a continuing relevance across a wide range of disciples, from historical geographers and landscape historians, through to historians and archaeologists. In particular, the book aims to allow younger scholars who may not be familiar with Jones's work, to gain access to and assess Jones's research, and to encourage modern discussion of his ideas. The book has two distinct sections, which was a logical choice by the editors. As suggested by the heading, Part I, 'G. R. J. Jones and his Work', concentrates on Jones as a scholar and proud native of Wales, along with the evolution of his ideas on the early medieval historical geography of Britain as a whole. Editors P. S. Barnwell and Brian K. Roberts have thus chosen the title 'Britons, Saxons, and Scandinavians', which simultaneously pays homage to one of Jones's own well-known chapters published in 1978, 'Celts, Saxons, and Scandinavians', and describes the basis of Jones's work.