Bob Edlin: We should avoid talking about “tribes”.....

The challenge of trying to be inoffensive – we should avoid talking about “tribes” (but how did the Romans do it?)

PoO has been wondering about rewriting our history books for a New Zealand audience.

For example, when it comes to British history, our books say that – before the Roman invasion – Britain was a mosaic of different tribes, each with its own leaders, territory, and, in some cases, distinct customs.