Exploring the World of the Celts

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The full story of the Celts from the 17th century BC to the Celtic renaissance in post-Roman times

The full story of the Celts from the seventh century BC to the Celtic renaissance in post-Roman times
Extent: 192 pp
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 300
Publication date: 2005-09-12
Size: 24.4 x 18.8 cm
ISBN: 9780500279984
• Chapters on Celtic life, the Celts at war, their gods and shrines, and their magnificent arts and crafts • The latest discoveries, from the golden helmet at Agris in France to the Celtic body in the bog, Lindow Man, and the Snettisham Treasure • Extracts from the writings of Classical authors that bring the Celtic world to life • Specially drawn maps and explanatory diagrams of Celtic tombs, hillforts and constructional techniques • Gazetteer of sites and museums to visit

Press Reviews

A masterpiece
Minerva

A first-rate, readable text densely strewn with imaginative illustrations
Antiquity

Excellent … brimming with factual information, clearly presented and very well illustrated
Books Ireland


About the Author

Simon James read archaeology at the London Institute of Archaeology, where he also took his PhD. He has been a Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Leicester since 2000.

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