In the v||-th century before christ (b.c) the country was invaded by the celts who came from europe. people of the celtic tribes were called britons, so they gave this name to the new homeland.
they were good warriors and proved it when repulsed a 10-thousand roman army with julius caesar at the head. it was in 55 b.c. only a century later, in 43 a .d. (anno domini) the romans actually occupied britain and it was one of the provinces of the roman empire up to 410. the romans built towns with streets, markets and shops. their houses had central heating,the baths were decorated with columns and finc statues.