Exploring the World of the Celts

Name: Exploring the World of the Celts
Author: Simon James

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Auteur: Simon James

9780500050675
18 oktober 1993
192 pagina's

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Simon James

Simon James is an author and archaeologist specializing in the Iron Age and Roman history. Educated at the University College London, James started his career as an archaeological illustrator. His research specialty lies in the study of ancient warfare, the Roman military, and the Partho-Sasanian military. James is also a very accomplished author, with more than ten titles to his name. He's known for Archaeology in Britain, Exploring the World of the Celts, Rome and the Sword, Eyewitness: Ancient Rome, and many more.

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The whole race...is madly fond of war, high-spirited and quick to battle...and on whatever pretext you stir them up, you will have them ready to face danger, even if they have nothing on their own side but their own strength and courage - Strabo, first century BC. Warlike, flamboyant, courageous - the ancient Celts had a fearsome reputation, even among the bellicose Romans. For 500 years they dominated the barbarian lands north of the Alps, before being largely absorbed into the Roman Empire. But Celtic culture survived and achieved a glorious flowering in the post-Roman, early Christian era. Today Celtic influence can be found everywhere, in arts and crafts, in legends, in placenames and even in the languages we speak. In this new introduction to the world of the Celts, Simon James looks at all aspects of their history. Individual sections chart their rise, their way of life from farming to feasting, their wars, their gods, and their superb craftsmanship. Also highlighted are the hitherto neglected subject of Celtic life under Roman rule and persistent traditions that led to the Celtic renaissance in Ireland after AD 400. Original features include the latest discoveries; extracts from classical authors; illustrated retellings of the most famous myths and legends; tables of comparative information; diagrams, maps and site plans. The Celts once held sway over much of Europe, from Caledonia to Asia Minor. Here is the whole story of this immensely inventive and influential people.

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Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 18 oktober 1993
Aantal pagina's: 192

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Hoofdauteur: Simon James
Hoofduitgeverij: Thames & Hudson

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Editie: 1
Verpakking breedte: 185 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 244 mm
Verpakking lengte: 245 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 970 g

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EAN: 9780500050675

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Taal: Engels
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