The Celtic Tribes : Origins, Ancestry and the Warrior Class.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moss, John.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Celts--History.

Celts.

Art, Celtic.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (282 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

This book explores the origins, ancestry, and societal structure of the Celtic tribes, examining their cultural heritage, linguistic ties, and warrior class. Drawing on archaeological findings, historical accounts, and genetic studies, the author provides insights into the advanced ironwork technology, hierarchical organization, and artistic achievements of these tribes. The narrative delves into their migrations across Europe, their conflicts with Roman forces, and the eventual incorporation of certain tribes into the Roman Empire. Additionally, the book addresses misconceptions about the Celts as uncivilized barbarians, highlighting their sophisticated culture and shared linguistic and genetic ancestry. Intended for historians, scholars, and readers interested in ancient European civilizations, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Celtic history and culture. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright Page

Contents

Introduction

Chapter One Celtic Origins, Ancestry & Migrations

Chapter Two Contemporary Attitudes to the Celtic Warrior

Chapter Three Celtic Tribal Leaders & Warrior Heroes

Chapter Four The Druids & Celtic Religion

Chapter Five The Tribes of Gaul

Plates

Chapter Six The Tribes of the Iberian Peninsula

Chapter Seven The Tribes of Galatia

Chapter Eight The Tribes of Brittany

Chapter Nine The British Tribes

Chapter Ten The Scottish & Pictish Tribes

Chapter Eleven The Welsh Tribes

Chapter Twelve The Irish Tribes

Chapter Thirteen The Germanic Tribes

Bibliography

Useful Online Resources

Index

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ISBN:

9781399056908

1399056905

9781399056885

1399056883

OCLC:

1490382030