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War, Women, and Druids: Eyewitness Reports and Early Accounts of the Ancient Celts

Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9780292718364 Author(s): Philip Freeman Format: Paperback Year: 2008 Publisher: University of Texas Press Dimensions: 143 x 214 x 7 (w x l x h) Pages: 112

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Description: 'The ancient Celts capture the modern imagination as do few other people of classical times. Naked barbarians charging the Roman legions, Druids performing sacrifices of unspeakable horror, women fighting beside their men and even leading armies-these, along with stunning works of art, are the images most of us call to mind when we think of the Celts,' observes Philip Freeman. 'And for the most part, these images are firmly based in the descriptions handed down to us by the Greek and Roman writers.' This book draws on the firsthand observations and early accounts of classical writers to piece together a detailed portrait of the ancient Celtic peoples of Europe and the British Isles. Philip Freeman groups the selections (ranging from short statements to longer treatises) by themes-war, feasting, poetry, religion, women, and the Western Isles. He also presents inscriptions written by the ancient Celts themselves. This wealth of material, introduced and translated by Freeman to be especially accessible to students and general readers, makes this book essential reading for everyone fascinated by the ancient Celts.

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