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The Celts
The Celts
Author: Nora Chadwick
The Celts possessed a self-contained and remarkable culture whose influence is by no means restricted to those parts of Britain traditionally regarded as Celtic. A proud and independent nation developed from a number of smaller states; brilliant art and a unique way of life flourished, although, unfortunately, the evidence of this is often sketc...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780140212112
ISBN-10: 0140212116
Publication Date: 5/30/1971
Pages: 304
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Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Book Type: Paperback
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mcpenguin5 avatar reviewed The Celts on + 93 more book reviews
A fascinating, if scholarly, history of the Celtic people, how they came to be in Europe, and how the last remnants are found in the British Isles. Not light reading, but very worth the read.
nccorthu avatar reviewed The Celts on + 569 more book reviews
A good overview of the history of the Celtic People from the East to Ireland. Covers basically the Culture and unifying characteristics. The big limitation to their history is the fact that they did not write until later and the victors ( romans)write history. A valiant effort.
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History of the Celts beginning with their arrival in Britain in the 8th century, includes way of life,Celtic Art,Celtic Literature, Religion and Mythology, Christianity, Celtic Origins and more.


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