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“There's a guy called Stuart Laycock who wrote a book called Britannia, Failed State, and then another book on Roman Britain, in which he essentially argues that the tribal groupings persist in a much stronger way than people have thought.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: Roman rule in Britain
For: Historians and students of Roman history
Key quote: “there's a guy called Stuart Laycock who wrote a book called Britannia, Failed State, and then another book on Roman Britain, in which he essentially argues that the tribal groupings persist in a much stronger way than people have thought, and that the foundations of Roman rule are incredibly shallow.”
The host mentions 'Britannia, Failed State' to highlight the argument that the tribal groupings in Britain remained strong despite Roman influence. This perspective emphasizes the superficial foundations of Roman settlements and their inability to endure after the fall of Roman rule.