The Celts: A History.
Author: O’HOGAIN, Daithi.
Woodbridge: Boydell & Brewer Limited, 2002. 297 pages. Paperback.
The Celts were one of the most important population groups ever to spread across the ancient European continent. From 800BC to 1050AD the story of the Celts is one of expanding power and influence followed by contraction and near extinction.
Drawing on all possible sources of evidence, from the material archaeological remains of ancient Greece and Rome to the surviving native Celtic cultural influences, the author outlines the history of the people known as Celts. We follow the evolution of this culture as it gains strength, from its earliest origins in central Europe, through tumult and destruction, to its ‘twilight’ and dwindling survival in the far west.
Yet, while this once important culture managed to survive in some areas only, the influence of the Celts is far more widespread. It remains a vital component of European history and heritage from east to west.
CONTENTS
List of plates
List of maps
Preface
1. ORIGIN AND CULTURE OF THE CELTS
2. THE CELTS IN ITALY
3. THRUST TO THE EAST
4. CELTIBERIA AND CISALPINE GAUL
5. WIDESPREAD TUMULT AND DISASTER
6. CLASHES WITH ROMANS, GERMANS, DACIANS
7. THE DESTRUCTION OF GAUL
8. TWILIGHT OF THE CELTS
9. SURVIVAL IN THE WEST
10.DAWNING OF THE MIDDLE AGES
Sources and Studies
Bibliography
Index
ISBN: 1903464218
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