"The ancient Celts capture the modern imagination as do few other
people of classical times. Naked barbarians charging the Roman
legions, Druids performing sacrifices of unspeakable horror, women
fighting beside their men and even leading armies--these, along
with stunning works of art, are the images most of us call to mind
when we think of the Celts," observes Philip Freeman. "And for the
most part, these images are firmly based in the descriptions handed
down to us by the Greek and Roman writers."
This book draws on the firsthand observations and early
accounts of classical writers to piece together a detailed portrait
of the ancient Celtic peoples of Europe and the British Isles.
Philip Freeman groups the selections (ranging from short statements
to longer treatises) by themes--war, feasting, poetry, religion,
women, and the Western Isles. He also presents inscriptions written
by the ancient Celts themselves. This wealth of material,
introduced and translated by Freeman to be especially accessible to
students and general readers, makes this book essential reading for
everyone fascinated by the ancient Celts.
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