Celts And The Classical World
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Celts And The Classical World
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Author : David Rankin
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-11
Celts And The Classical World written by David Rankin and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-11 with History categories.
'This book does provide a thoroughly researched and clearly presented picture of those Celts who strayed into the classical world and of the fronge Celtic communities at the moment when they were overrun and assimilated by Rome.' - THES
Celts And The Classical World Routledge Revivals
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Author : David Rankin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-04-06
Celts And The Classical World Routledge Revivals written by David Rankin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-06 with categories.
The ancient peoples known today as Celts had a lasting prejudice against putting important matters down in writing. Not until the eight century AD do we find non-Romanised Celts producing literature which was not predominantly Classical in form and content. Thus, most of what we know of such an enigmatic civilisation comes to us via the Greeks and Romans, and so the first aim of this study is to observe the Celts through Graeco-Roman eyes. David Rankin provides a thoroughly researched and lucidly articulated portrayal of those Celts who entered the classical world, and of the fringe Celtic communities at the moment when they were overrun and assimilated by expansionist Rome. Celts and the Classical World, published first in 1987, remains a staple treatment of this fascinating subject, its particular strength being the author's wide, sympathetic and scholarly acquaintance with Celtic mythology, ethnography and literature.
Celts And The Classical World
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Author : H. D. Rankin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Celts And The Classical World written by H. D. Rankin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Celts categories.
Celts
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Author : Herbert David Rankin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Celts written by Herbert David Rankin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with categories.
The Celtic World
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language : en
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The Celtic World written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with History, Ancient categories.
Our earliest written records of the Celts come from Italy, Greece, and Spain, dating as far back as the 6th century B.C. Although scholarly theories about the Celts' migration throughout Europe conflict, the foundation of our understanding of their origins is laid bare here, peppered with several curious historic anecdotes.
Ireland And The Classical World
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Author : Philip Freeman
language : en
Publisher: Univ of TX + ORM
Release Date : 2010-01-01
Ireland And The Classical World written by Philip Freeman and has been published by Univ of TX + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with History categories.
“Intriguing . . . This volume explores the evidence regarding Greek and (mostly) Roman knowledge of Ireland during the classical period.” —Bryn Mawr Classical Review On the boundary of what the ancient Greeks and Romans considered the habitable world, Ireland was a land of myth and mystery in classical times. Classical authors frequently portrayed its people as savages—even as cannibals and devotees of incest—and evinced occasional uncertainty as to the island’s shape, size, and actual location. Unlike neighboring Britain, Ireland never knew Roman occupation, yet literary and archaeological evidence prove that Iuverna was more than simply terra incognita in classical antiquity. In this book, Philip Freeman explores the relations between ancient Ireland and the classical world through a comprehensive survey of all Greek and Latin literary sources that mention Ireland. He analyzes passages (given in both the original language and English) from over thirty authors, including Julius Caesar, Strabo, Tacitus, Ptolemy, and St. Jerome. To amplify the literary sources, he also briefly reviews the archaeological and linguistic evidence for contact between Ireland and the Mediterranean world. Freeman’s analysis of all these sources reveals that Ireland was known to the Greeks and Romans for hundreds of years and that Mediterranean goods and even travelers found their way to Ireland, while the Irish at least occasionally visited, traded, and raided in Roman lands. Everyone interested in ancient Irish history or Classics, whether scholar or enthusiast, will learn much from this pioneering book. “A work of rigorous scholarship based on meticulous research, but the author’s prose is as effortless as it is enthusiastic.” —American Journal of Archaeology
The Ancient World Of The Celts
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Author : Peter Berresford Ellis
language : en
Publisher: Constable Limited
Release Date : 1998
The Ancient World Of The Celts written by Peter Berresford Ellis and has been published by Constable Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
The Ancient World of the Celts is a highly i llustrated and comprehensive study of the Celts, their origi ns, society, art, religion, architecture, myth and legend. '
Celts Romans Britons
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Author : Francesca Kaminski-Jones
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2020-09-30
Celts Romans Britons written by Francesca Kaminski-Jones and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-30 with History categories.
This book investigates the ways in which ideas associated with the Celtic and the Classical have been used to construct identities (national/ethnic/regional etc.) in Britain, from the period of the Roman conquest to the present day.
The Celtic World
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Author : Miranda Green
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-12-06
The Celtic World written by Miranda Green and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Social Science categories.
The Celtic World is a detailed and comprehensive study of the Celts from the first evidence of them in the archaeological and historical record to the early post-Roman period. The strength of this volume lies in its breadth - it looks at archaeology, language, literature, towns, warfare, rural life, art, religion and myth, trade and industry, political organisations, society and technology. The Celtic World draws together material from all over pagan Celtic Europe and includes contributions from British, European and American scholars. Much of the material is new research which is previously unpublished. The book addresses some important issues - Who were the ancient Celts? Can we speak of them as the first Europeans? In what form does the Celtic identity exist today and how does this relate to the ancient Celts? For anyone interested in the Celts, and for students and academics alike, The Celtic World will be a valuable resource and a fascinating read.
The Celts A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Barry Cunliffe
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2003-06-26
The Celts A Very Short Introduction written by Barry Cunliffe and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-06-26 with History categories.
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.