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An illustrated history of the Celts, with over 300 photographs and more than 80 maps.
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
Showcasing 54 full-colour maps that span the whole of Europe, this superb atlas examines the history of the Celts, from their origins in the Iron Age to their present-day diaspora. This quality volume charts the migration and major conflicts of the Celts, supported by authoritative text and illustrations. Beginning with the origins of the Celts – the major La Tene and Halstatt cultures of the Iron Age – it covers more than 3000 years of history and highlights prominent Celtic leaders like warrior queen Boudicca. The legacy of the Celts is also explored with emphasis on their distinctive designs, jewellery, flags, clothing and traditions.
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.
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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.
Charts the Celts from their origins in the Bronze Age to the present-day diaspora, with colour maps supported by text and illustrations.
Describes a discovery the author made in the Alps, which uncovered a treasure trove of Druid celestial mathematics that mapped out the entire geography of ancient Europe, and discusses the implications of this new information.
The Celt people - their history and their myths, their artwork and treasures. Masterpeices in metal work and stone carvings, glassware and jewelry. an overview of their world.
An Atlas for Celtic Studies is a unique and comprehensive reference book that presents a huge amount of information on what is known about the Celts in Europe in the form of detailed maps. It combines thousands of Celtic place- and group names, as well as Celtic inscriptions and other mappable linguistic evidence. Moving away from a narrative story of the Celts, the aim of this ground-breaking publication is to empower the reader with a wide range of evidence, lucidly presented, to show the geographic relationship of Celtic-language and non-linguistic cultural evidence, allowing individual interpretation. The Atlas has 64 large format pages of colour maps alongside pages of explanatory text, theoretical discussion, map details, bibliography, and index. This will be an essential work for anyone studying the Celts.