By Stephen Allen
To the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, the Celtic warrior of the overdue Iron Age used to be the archetypal barbarian: savage, undisciplined, and bloodthirsty. In a conflict of cultures that lasted virtually 500 years, the wealthy and colourful society during which he lived, fought, and died was once almost destroyed, changing into the stuff of delusion and legend.
Covering the interval from the 1st point out of the Celts by means of old Greek writers to the Roman conquest of england, this ebook examines the Celtic warrior, his society and his position inside of it, and the conflicts that will finally wreck his international. superbly illustrated with many examples of Celtic artwork and craftsmanship, this e-book presents a desirable perception right into a tradition whose legacy has persevered to the current day.
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