This study of the Celts ranges from the first evidence of them in the archaeological and historical record to the early post-Roman period. It looks at archaeology, language, literature, towns, warfare, rural life, art, religion and myth, trade and industry, political organizations, society and technology. Material from all over pagan Celtic Europe is drawn together, and there are contributions from British, European and American scholars. The book addresses some important issues - Who were the ancient Celts? Can we speak of them as the first Europeans? In what form does the Celtic identity exist today and how does this relate to the ancient Celts? For anyone interested in the Celts, and for students and academics alike, this work should be a useful resource.
Edited by:
Miranda Green
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 174mm,
Spine: 45mm
Weight: 1.600kg
ISBN: 9780415146272
ISBN 10: 0415146275
Series: Routledge Worlds
Pages: 864
Publication Date: 11 April 1996
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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Primary
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Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
I Celtic Origins 1. Who were the Celts? 2. The Early Celts: the Evidence of Language 3. The Celts through Classical eyes II Warriors and Warfare 4. The Army, Weapons and Fighting 5. Fortifications and Defence III Society and Social Life 6. Power, Politics and Status 7. Appearance, Life and Leisure 8. Celts and Romans: Towards a Romano-Celtic Society IV Settlement and Environment 9. The Natural World 10. The First Towns 11. Villages and Rural Life V The Economy 12. Resources and Industry 13. Trade and Exchange 14. Coinage 15. Celtic Seafaring and Transport VI Technology and Craftsmanship 16. The Technology of Metalwork: Bronze and Gold 17. The Technology of Metalwork: Iron 18. Wood and the Wheelwright 19. The Potter's Craft VII The Art of the Celts 20. The Nature and Function of Celtic Art 21. The Artist in Society 22. Jewellery and Adornment VIII Pagan Celtic Religion 23. Ritual and the Druids 24. Sanctuaries and Sacred Places 25. The Gods and the Supernatural 26. Burial and the Otherworld IX The Celts in Europe 27. The Celts in Italy 28. The Celts in Spain 29. The Celts in France 30. The Celts of Eastern Europe 31. Celts and Germans on the Rhineland X On the Edge of the Western World 32. The Celtic Britons under Rome 33. Ireland: A World without the Romans 34. The Early Celts in Scotland 35. The Early Celts in Wales XI Celtic Britain Post AD 400 36. Language and Society in Wales and Ireland 37. Early Christianity and its Monuments 38. Mythology and the Oral Tradition: Ireland XII The Survival of the Celts 40. Language and Identity in Modern Wales 41. Celtic Culture Today
Reviews for The Celtic World
'One of the most comprehensive and authoritative books to appear on the history of the Celts in recent years. ... I know of no better introduction to the subject for the general reader.' - Cardiff Western Mail 'A massive and authoritative collection of essays ... a matchless, Europe-wide account of who the Celts were, what they created and how they lived.' - New Statesman and Society 'The Celtic World by Miranda Green is very impressive indeed. There is a lot here that is new and the detail is the most impressive thing about it, but then there are contributors of the calibre of Dr. Anne Ross and Professor Proinsias Mac Cana, whose works already rank as standard texts.' - Quest
