A brief history of the Druids / Peter Berresford Ellis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ellis, Peter Berresford.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Druids and druidism.

Celts.

Physical Description:

304 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm

Other Title:

Druids.

Place of Publication:

New York : Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2002.

Summary:

Shrouded in legend, the mysterious cult of the ancient Druids continues to fascinate, inspiring latter-day imitators who often are only a poorly researched and romantic reflection of Druidic lore. In this compelling and readable history, respected Celtic scholar Peter Berresford Ellis explores who the Druids really were and what role they played in the Celtic world. Ellis provides a fresh and convincing interpretation of the facts, based on both archaeological and etymological findings. " Remarkable ... offers much for the academician as well as the general reader. Fascinating reading!" - Joseph A. King, author of Ireland to North America

Notes:

Originally published: London: Constable, 1994.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-292) and index.

ISBN:

0786709871

OCLC:

49731120