The Celts : a very short introduction

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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 colorful characters as St. Patrick, Cu Chulainn, and Boudica. … celý popis

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Hlavní autor

Barry W. Cunliffe, 1939-

Typ dokumentu

Knihy

Fyzický popis

161 stran : ilustrace, mapy ; 18 cm

Vydáno

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2003

Vydání

First published

Edice

Very short introductions

Témata

Keltové > Evropa

Keltové > dějiny

kultura a společnost > Evropa > doba laténská

kulturní vlivy > Evropa > doba laténská

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ISBN

978-0-19-280418-1