The Celts
A Very Short Introduction
Price: 350.00 INR
ISBN:
9780192804181
Publication date:
20/10/2003
Paperback
176 pages
174x111mm
Price: 350.00 INR
ISBN:
9780192804181
Publication date:
20/10/2003
Paperback
176 pages
Barry Cunliffe
A thought-provoking and entertaining new look at the Celts,Author is an acknowledged expert in this field,Uses up-to-the-minute evidence,'One of the most committed and gifted archaeological communicators, whose works are always a pleasure to read.' Dr Simon James, University of Leicester
Rights: OUP UK (INDIAN TERRITORY)
Barry Cunliffe
Description
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.
About the author
Barry Cunliffe, Professor of European Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology, University of OxfordBarry Cunliffe
Description
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.
About the author
Barry Cunliffe, Professor of European Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology, University of Oxford