The Celts: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) - Softcover

Cunliffe, Barry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192804189 ISBN 13: 9780192804181

Verlag: Oxford University Press, 2003

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Savage and bloodthirsty, or civilized and peaceable? The Celts have long been a subject of enormous fascination, speculation, and misunderstanding. From the ancient Romans to the present day, their real nature has been obscured by a tangled web of preconceived ideas and stereotypes.

Barry Cunliffe seeks to reveal this fascinating people for the first time, using an impressive range of evidence, and exploring subjects such as trade, migration, and the evolution of Celtic traditions. Along the way, he exposes the way in which society's needs have shaped our visions of the Celts, and examines such colourful characters as St Patrick, Cú Chulainn, and Boudica.

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Barry Cunliffe is Professor of European Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology, Oxford University, and a Trustee of the British Museum.

Barry Cunliffe is Professor of European Archaeology at the University of Oxford.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0192804189
• ISBN 13: 9780192804181
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 176
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