Saxons, Vikings, and Celts: The Genetic Roots of Britain and Ireland Audiobook

" Excellent compendium of new research into where these peoples came from, and where they went. "

" I have not completed this book, but I like it. "

" This is a great book for those interested in genealogical research in regards to DNA. Easy read, it flows. "

" A facinating study, if only slightly confusing! "

" Good reference book for genealogists in searching for background. Lots of DNA interpretations, but interesting to find out the clans of our forefathers and mothers. "

" I listen to the audio version of the book. The content was interesting but the author came across as condescending towards those with different opinions. "

" It was fascinating to learn how geneticists track movements of people through mitrocondrial DNA and the DNA of the Y chromosome. The book does drag a bit in the history chapters, but the chapters on how Dr Sykes did is research and what his findings were were very interesting. "

" Very interesting conclusions based on years of research. If you are British, Irish or Welsh - you may not want to know the answers! "

" The authors' contention is that, genetically, there really isn't much deep difference between the various inhabitants of Britain. This book also introduced me to the DNA project. A light read which occasionally takes on flights of fancy when it might do better to stick to the facts. "

" Ironically, the best parts of this book are the historical sections, not the confusing and incomplete sections on "The Genetic Roots of Britain and Ireland" (subtitle). The book needs more concise, clear scientific explanations and less personal story telling. "

" Fascinating story of the origins of the DNA of the British Islands. Unfortunately for me, it did not clarify mine or my father's DNA results. "

" "Oral myths are closer to the genetic conclusions than the often ambiguous scientific evidence of archaeology." "

" Most Britians & Irish are descended from pre-Roman people who spoke a celtic language. The celtic culture was mainly derived from learning rather than migration; the genes are too old for that. "

" Definitely worth reading if one is interested in the geneaology aspect of British/Irish history. Some areas get a little technical but are not overly difficult to undestand, and Sykes does not require the reader to have studied genetics to be able to read the book. Glad I read it. "

" Terrific explanation of the DNA issue, as it relates to individual profiles and to the genetic history of Britain. Sykes explodes some long-held historical concepts, and supports others, based on the results of genetic testing in the UK and Ireland. Great book for historians and genealogists! "

" I was disappointed in the amount of mythology and legends that were in this book, and the lack of more concrete science and history. "