The Celts: A Very Short IntroductionOUP Oxford, 26 июн. 2003 г. - Всего страниц: 176 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 colourful characters as St Patrick, Cú Chulainn, and Boudica. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. |
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the Atlantic longue durée | |
the elites of middle Europe | |
Peoples on the move | |
Talking to each other | |
Telling stories | |
Sharing values | |
Gauls and Romans | |
Britons and Romans | |
the story so | |
the Celtic twilight | |
Reinventing the Celts | |
Striving for identity | |
the new Celtomania | |
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