Author: John HaywoodPublisher:
ISBN: 9780500288313
Category : Celts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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The Historical Atlas of the Celtic World
Author: IAN BARNESPublisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 9780785827498
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive history of the Celts, supported by accurate, detailed maps demonstrating the movements of the people and the major military campaigns and conflicts of the Celts, with engaging, informative text. The Celts made a significant contribution to the world's art and culture, and many European cultures continue to be influenced by their Celtic origins, with Celtic languages still spoken in parts of the British Isles, Ireland, and France. This book examines that unique legacy.
Historical Atlas Of The Celtic World
Author: Ian BarnesPublisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 9780785836902
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The Historical Atlas of the Celtic World provides a comprehensive history of the Celts, supported by accurate, detailed maps demonstrating the movements of the people and their major military campaigns and conflicts, with engaging, informative text. The Celtic-speaking, Indo-European people of the Iron Age in Medieval Europe made a significant contribution to the world's art and culture, and many European cultures continue to be influenced by their Celtic origins, with Celtic languages still spoken in parts of the British Isles, Ireland, and France. This book tells their history with captivating text, 100 stunning maps and charts, and over 100 color photographs and illustrations of archaeological sites and artifacts. This authoritative book delves into a range of topics, from Cornish "piskies" and mermaids to the Highland Games in the United States and Canada. Whether you are curious about your Celtic origins or just fascinated by these amazing people, The Historical Atlas of the Celtic World will satisfy your thirst for answers.
Historical Atlas of the Celtic World
Author: Angus KonstamPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The remarkable Celtic culture once encompassed most of western Europe; even after centuries of invasion and conquest it flourished in remote corners of the continent. This book is a beautifully illustrated survey of Celtic society, its history and belief, from its origins to the present day. Historical Atlas of the Celtic World traces the development of Celtic religion and mythology, and describes the flowering of their unique metalwork, sculpture, and illumination. The book draws on this superb legacy and interweaves it with a scholarly examination of Celtic culture, landscape, and history, ending in the Celtic revival of the past century. Millions claim a Celtic ancestry and are fascinated by the unique culture of their predecessors. This exquisitely illustrated book provides an expertly crafted view into the Celtic past, while emphasising the relevance of Celtic culture and identity today.
Philip's Atlas of the Celts
Author: Clint TwistPublisher: Philip's
ISBN: 9780540078806
Category : Celts
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Philip's Historical Atlas of the Celts is a new addition to the highly successful Philip's Reference range. The Atlas details (in words, illustrations and maps) the history of the Celts, their expansion, decline and modern revival, their art and religion, and their impact on the Western world. It offers the most comprehensive coverage of the Celts. The Atlas of the Celts is arranged chronologically and spread-by-spread and there is a special section on Celtic culture (such as jewellery, clothing and mythology). The conclusion discusses some of the recent debates on Celtic identity. The appendices include: a detailed timeline of key dates in Celtic history, an atlas of Celtic sites and museums, a Who's Who in the Celtic world, drawings of Celtic ornaments, glossaries of Celtic terms and names, a gazetteer, and an index. The Historical Atlas of the Celts includes a foreword by Dr Barry Raftery, Professor of Celtic Studies at University College Dublin. Dr Raftery acted as principal consultant editor on the Atlas of the Celts. Additional consultation was provided by Dr Jane McIntosh of the University of Cambridge. The consultants have ensured that the Atlas of the Celts is an indispens
The Celtic World
Author: Barry W. CunliffePublisher: Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312097004
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
An exploration of the history of the Celts, a civilization that once ranged from central Europe to northern Scotland, that studies the multifaceted character of the people
Author: Clint TwistThe Historical Atlas of the British Isles
Author: Ian BarnesPublisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1783408065
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
A visual history of the many peoples who’ve inhabited and shaped Britain, from hunter-gatherers to Celts, Vikings, Normans, and modern immigrants. This atlas covers the history of the British Isles from earliest times to the present day. The first hunter-gatherers, who crossed into what would become the United Kingdom by the land-bridge, and later followed by more familiar peoples the Celts, Angles, Saxons, Vikings, and Normans, who together would create Britain’s unique history. Each of these groups contributed ideas that shaped the lands, languages, and thoughts at the core of British identity. This story is illustrated with 150 full-color maps and plans that range across many topics, such as agricultural, political, and industrial revolutions. The expansion of the islands’ peoples across the oceans left a lasting legacy on the world, and on Britain itself. The book shows the fluctuating fortunes of the states by which Britain currently identifies itself, from an Anglo-Scottish imperium to devolved power, independence, and the often-painful process by which the modern map evolved. The forces of history and religion have often divided the islands’ peoples, but DNA unites them much more than most would realize as they continue to embrace new cultures arriving in search of refuge, opportunity, and equality.
Author: John HaywoodHistorical Atlas of the Viking World
Author: Angus KonstamPublisher:
ISBN: 9781904668121
Category : Civilization, Scandinavian
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
About AD 800, mysterious long-ships made their first appearance along the North Sea coast of Britain. From Shetland to the Thames, these raiding ships appeared out of the sea mists, carrying warriors so fierce that no one could stand against them. By the middle of the 9th century, these raiders began to establish settlements, and the raids continued, from Norse bases in Orkney, Ireland, and the Isle of Man. The raiders eventually became rulers, creating Scandinavian colonies in Normandy, England, and Ireland. Around the same time, a few Viking explorers ventured across the Atlantic to America, while others sailed south to Africa, into the Mediterranean, and through the European river systems deep into Russia. This book chronicles their achievements, drawing on archaeological evidence as well as the rich source of Norse Sagas and mythology.
