{"title":"Bryan Sykes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Bryan Sykes, a prominent figure in the field of human genetics. As an internationally recognised geneticist, Sykes has captivated readers with his pioneering research and engaging writing style, making complex scientific concepts accessible to all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSykes is renowned for his ability to weave science with storytelling, shedding light on the profound influence of genetics in understanding human history and evolution. His book, \u003cem\u003eBlood of the Isles\u003c\/em\u003e, offers fascinating insights into the genetic roots of the British people, exploring how modern DNA reveals the rich tapestry of migration and settlement across the British Isles over millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you explore our Bryan Sykes collection, prepare to embark on a journey through the intricate world of human genetics, where science unravels the past and illuminates our shared ancestry. Whether you're a seasoned science enthusiast or a curious newcomer, his works promise a compelling and educational experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blood-of-the-isles-by-bryan-sykes-9780552154659","title":"Blood of the Isles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow our genetic roots rewrite our history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBryan Sykes, the world's first genetic archaeologist, takes us on a journey around the family tree of Britain and Ireland, to reveal how our tribal history still colours the country today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 54 BC, Julius Caesar launched the first Roman invasion of Britain. His was the first detailed account of the Celtic tribes that inhabited the Isles. But where had they come from and how long had they been there? When the Romans eventually left five hundred years later, they were succeeded by invasions of Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Normans. Did these successive invasions obliterate the genetic legacy of the Celts, or have very little effect?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter two decades tracing the genetic origins of peoples from all over the world, Bryan Sykes has now turned the spotlight on his own back yard. In a major research programme, the first of its kind, he set out to test the DNA of over 10,000 volunteers from across Britain and Ireland with the specific aim of answering this very question: what is our modern genetic make-up and what does it tell us of our tribal past? Are the modern people of the Isles a delicious genetic cocktail? Or did the invaders keep mostly to themselves, forming separate genetic layers within the Isles?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs his findings came in, Bryan Sykes discovered that the genetic evidence revealed often very different stories from the conventional accounts coming from history and archaeology. \u003cem\u003eBlood of the Isles\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the nature of our genetic make-up as never before and what this says about our attitudes to ourselves, each other, and to our past. It is a gripping story that will fascinate and surprise with its conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854108938476,"sku":"9780552154659","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15823233482384.jpg?v=1759234326"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/bryan-sykes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}