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Kingdoms of the Celts: A History and a Guide

By John King

Book information

Publisher
Sterling Publishing
Year
2000
ISBN
071372692X, 9780713726923, 0713726938, 9780713726930
LCC
D70 .K56 1998
Open Library ID
OL77047M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
22 MB (23091883 bytes)
Pages
130\130
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2012-03-17 06:00:00

Description

With their vigorous and distinctive culture -- rich in music, art, and language -- the Celts have captured the imagination of people throughout the world. But who exactly are they, where were their earliest kingdoms, and how did their religious and social practices develop? This "guidebook" to Celtic history traces in fascinating detail their origins in Europe (including the name "Celt" itself); historical descriptions of their appearance and behavior; their social structure; and their migration from La Tene, Switzerland, to the British Isles. Portraits of warrior kings and queens, the legendary, chivalric King Arthur, and the Welsh and Breton royal dynasties vividly capture their personalities and the worlds in which they lived. Throughout, photos and illustrations display artifacts, artwork, and maps, as well as Celtic poetry and lively excerpts from historical accounts.

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