Theory that \'Celts\' are a myth

[Conal]

I am English/British and have no insecurity whatsoever. My family also happens to have Welsh blood in it (and other groupings too).

I am pleased to hear it and expect this is the case with many Englishmen, however, this is not difinative as far as proving that there is no prejudice in other English (maybe a significant number) academics who take the trouble to write regarding the matter is it?

Isn't it right that we try to get to the real truth of any historic issue?

It is right provided one does not set up Aunt Sally's to further the arguements for a deconstruction. I've had it said to me directly, as a serious arguement, that no ancient peoples called themselves Celtic. When pointed to the opening lines of De Bello Gallica apparently Julius Ceasar may have got it wrong. Certainily he could have but that arguement then applies to all ancient writers ... where do you stop?

Oppenheimer's contentions regarding language in south east England is an example of trying too hard to make matters fit an argument.

Oh and BTW - as much as I admire (and consult the words of) Herotodos; the father of history - he did get mixed up as to where the source of the Danube was, which is why there was so much debate as to whether the homeland of these Keltoi was in the Swiss/Austrian area - or around the Pyrenees.

Bless him :?