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This study of the Celts ranges from the first evidence of them in the archaeological and historical record to the early post-Roman period. It looks at archaeology, language, literature, towns, warfare, rural life, art, religion and myth, trade and industry, political organizations, society and technology. Material from all over pagan Celtic Europe is drawn together, and there are contributions from British, European and American scholars. The book addresses some important issues - Who were the ancient Celts? Can we speak of them as the first Europeans? In what form does the Celtic identity exist today and how does this relate to the ancient Celts? For anyone interested in the Celts, and for students and academics alike, this work should be a useful resource.

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'One of the most comprehensive and authoritative books to appear on the history of the Celts in recent years. ... I know of no better introduction to the subject for the general reader.' - Cardiff Western Mail 'A massive and authoritative collection of essays ... a matchless, Europe-wide account of who the Celts were, what they created and how they lived.' - New Statesman and Society 'The Celtic World by Miranda Green is very impressive indeed. There is a lot here that is new and the detail is the most impressive thing about it, but then there are contributors of the calibre of Dr. Anne Ross and Professor Proinsias Mac Cana, whose works already rank as standard texts.' - Quest

. . . an excellent summary of the current state of Celtic studies. That it does not provide an easy answer to who the Celts were or exactly what elements define their culture--if there was a uniform Celtic culture--is a reflection of the dynamic nature of the evidence and of scholarship.

'A massive and authoritative collection of essays ... a matchless, Europe-wide account of who the Celts were, what they created and how they lived.' - New Statesman and Society

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Miranda J. Green

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