Armies of Celtic Europe 700 BC to AD 106 : history, organization & equipment / Gabriele Esposito.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Esposito, Gabriele, author.

Series:

Armies of the Past Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Excavations (Archaeology)--Europe.

Excavations (Archaeology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 172 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Yorkshire ; Philadelphia : Pen & Sword Military, [2019]

Summary:

A look at the military might of these ancient warriors who sacked Rome and conquered much of Europe. Although comprised of many distinct tribes and groupings, the Celts shared a distinctive culture that dominated much of Europe for centuries, and enjoyed a formidable reputation as fierce and brave warriors, skilled horsemen, and fine metalworkers. In 390 BC, an alliance of Celtic tribes defeated a Roman army at the River Allia and went on to sack Rome and thenceforth the Romans lived under their threat. In the early third century BC, a Celtic army swept into Macedonia and Greece, won a major victory at Thermopylai, and ransacked the sacred sanctuary at Delphi. Such was their warlike prowess that, when not fighting their own wars, they were sought after as mercenaries by many armies, serving as far afield as southern Egypt. When the Romans invaded Gaul-modern-day France and Belgium-and the British Isles, Celtic armies resisted them fiercely. In this book, Gabriele Esposito studies this fascinating warrior culture, their armies, strategy, tactics, and equipment-they invented the horned saddle and chainmail, and British armies were the last in Europe to use chariots on the battlefield. Also included are dozens of color photographs of reenactors to help bring these magnificent warriors back to life.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1 The Origins of the Celts and the 'Hallstatt Culture'

Chapter 2 The 'La Tène Culture' and Early Celtic Expansion

Chapter 3 The Celtic Conquest of Italy and the Sack of Rome

Chapter 4 The Celtic Expansion in Western and Eastern Europe

Chapter 5 The Celtic 'Great Expedition' and the Birth of Galatia

Chapter 6 The Fall of Cisalpine Gaul and the Invasion of the Cimbri and Teutones

Chapter 7 The Roman Conquest of Iberia and Gaul

Chapter 8 The Decline of the Eastern Celts and the Conquest of Britain

Chapter 9 Celtic Arms and Armour from the La Tène Period

Chapter 10 Celtic Warfare and Battle Tactics

Bibliography

The Re-enactors who Contributed to this Book

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781526730367

1526730367

9781526730343

1526730340

OCLC:

1229929761