Before considering the Roman invasion of Britain let us take a glance
at the condition of Europe. We have seen that the tribes (S2) of
Britain, like those of Gaul (France), were not mere savages. On the
contrary, we know that they had taken more than one important step in
the path of progress; still the advance should not be overrated, for
north of the shores of the Mediterranean there was no real
civilization.
[1] Reference Books on this Period will be found in the Classified
List of Books in the Appendix. The pronunciation of names will be
found in the Index. The Leading Dates stand unenclosed; all others
are in parentheses.