Celtic Warriors

Celtic Warriors
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 56
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:1193357740
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Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Celtic Warriors by : William F. Ritchie

Celtic Warrior

Celtic Warrior
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Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1841761435
ISBN-13 : 9781841761435
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Celtic Warrior by : Stephen Allen

In the 1st century BC, Strabo wrote of the Celts: 'The whole race... is madly fond of war, high-spirited and quick to battle... and on whatever pretext you stir them up, you will have them ready to face danger, even if they have nothing on their side but their own strength and courage'. This book gives an insight into the life of the Celtic warrior, and his experience of battle – on foot, on horseback, and as a charioteer. It also details Celtic society and studies the vital ritual nature of Celtic warfare, from the naked gaesatae to the woad-painted warriors.

Celtic Warriors

Celtic Warriors
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Publisher : Thomas Dunne Books
Total Pages : 136
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015073817861
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Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Celtic Warriors by : Dáithí Ó hÓgáin

Sometimes touching and sometimes horrifying, here is the definitive guide to the history of Celtic wars and their warriors. 170 photos, maps, and charts.

The Book of Celtic Myths

The Book of Celtic Myths
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9781507200889
ISBN-13 : 1507200889
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis The Book of Celtic Myths by : Jennifer Emick

Hear the tales of Gods, monsters, magic, and more! Warriors, poets, scholars, and visionaries—from the depths of time the ancient Celts have fascinated us. Their rich heritage lives on today. But who were they? From the Druids and fairies to King Arthur and Celtic Christianity, there is much to be learned about these natives of the British and Irish islands. Their stories are fantastic and stirring, and through them, you'll gain a glimpse into what life was like during the Iron Age. These legends, first told through song as people gathered around the fire more than 2,000 years ago, are now here for you to explore. Experience the wonder and wisdom of these mysterious people with The Book of Celtic Myths.

Lords of Battle

Lords of Battle
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Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1841769487
ISBN-13 : 9781841769486
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Lords of Battle by : Stephen Allen

To the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, the Celtic warrior of the late Iron Age was the archetypal barbarian: savage, undisciplined, and bloodthirsty. In a clash of cultures that lasted almost 500 years, the rich and vibrant society in which he lived, fought, and died was virtually destroyed, becoming the stuff of myth and legend. Covering the period from the first mention of the Celts by ancient Greek writers to the Roman conquest of Britain, this book examines the Celtic warrior, his society and his place within it, and the conflicts that would eventually destroy his world. Beautifully illustrated with many examples of Celtic art and craftsmanship, this book provides a fascinating insight into a culture whose legacy has endured to the present day.

Celtic Warriors, 400 BC-1600 AD

Celtic Warriors, 400 BC-1600 AD
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Publisher : Blandford
Total Pages : 144
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ISBN-10 : 0713716908
ISBN-13 : 9780713716900
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Celtic Warriors, 400 BC-1600 AD by : Timothy Newark

Looks at Celtic history in Great Britain and Europe, describes their armor, weapons, leaders, and culture, and recounts their battles against Germanic, Norse, and Roman conquerors

British Celtic Warrior vs Roman Soldier

British Celtic Warrior vs Roman Soldier
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 81
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ISBN-10 : 9781472850867
ISBN-13 : 1472850866
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis British Celtic Warrior vs Roman Soldier by : William Horsted

An illustrated study of the British tribal warriors and Roman auxiliaries who fought in three epic battles for control of Britain in the 1st century AD. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43, the tribes of the west and north resisted the establishment of a 'Roman peace', led in particular by the chieftain Caratacus. Even in the south-east, resentment of Roman occupation remained, exploding into the revolt of Boudicca's Iceni in AD 60. Roman auxiliaries from two particular peoples are known to have taken part in the invasion of Britain: the Tungrians, from what is now Belgium, and the Batavians, from the delta of the River Rhine in the modern Netherlands. From the late 80s AD, units of both the Batavians and the Tungrians were garrisoned at a fort at Vindolanda in northern Britain. The so called 'Vindolanda tablets' provide an unparalleled body of material with which to reconstruct the lives of these auxiliary soldiers in Britain. Featuring full-colour maps and specially commissioned battlescene and figure artwork plates, this book examines how both the British warriors and the Roman auxiliaries experienced the decades of conflict that followed the invasion. Their recruitment, training, leadership, motivation, culture and beliefs are compared alongside an assessment of three particular battles: the final defeat of Caratacus in the hills of Wales in AD 50; the Roman assault on the island of Mona (Anglesey) in AD 60; and the battle of Mons Graupius in Scotland in AD 83.

The Origins and Role of Same-Sex Relations in Human Societies

The Origins and Role of Same-Sex Relations in Human Societies
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 479
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ISBN-10 : 9780786469260
ISBN-13 : 0786469269
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis The Origins and Role of Same-Sex Relations in Human Societies by : James Neill

This groundbreaking work draws on a vast range of research into human sexuality to demonstrate that homosexuality is not a phenomenon limited to a small minority of society, but is an aspect of a complex sexual harmony that the human race inherited from its animal ancestors. Through a survey of the patterns of sexual expression found among animals and among societies around the world, and an examination of the functional role homosexual behavior has played among animal species and human societies alike, the author arrives at some provocative conclusions: that a homosexual or bisexual phase is a normal part of sexual development, that same-sex relations play an important balancing role in regulating human reproduction, that many societies have institutionalized homosexual traditions in the past, and that the harsh condemnation of homosexuality in Western society is a relatively recent phenomenon, unique among world societies throughout history. This well researched and meticulously documented book is the first that integrates into a coherent picture the startling revelations about human sexuality coming from the recent work of sexual researchers, psychologists, anthropologists and historians. The view that emerges, of an ambisexual human species whose complex sexual harmony is being thwarted by the imposition of an artificial understanding of nature, represents a new way of thinking about sex.

Celtic Warrior Descendants

Celtic Warrior Descendants
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Publisher : iUniverse
Total Pages : 147
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ISBN-10 : 9781450293648
ISBN-13 : 1450293646
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis Celtic Warrior Descendants by : Ebe Chandler McCabe Jr

Celtic Warrior Descendants is a genetic, cultural and political history of an American family. It is typical of the history of many Americans of Scotch-Irish descent, and is applicable to a host of people with many surnames. The book pursues the Celtic history of Ireland and Britain to the Iberian Peninsula, and then to the Middle East and before. It also depicts some significant aspects of our ancestors' world, of Celtic mythology, and of cultural traits passed down by our Celtic and pre-Celtic ancestors. Further, as part of his legacy to his descendants, the author takes issue with some lasting political myths learned during his youth. The book is designed to acquaint the reader with the family's genetic history and with the world and culture of the living family's ancestors. It includes mythic, cultural, and political aspects that extend its applicability to a great number of the descendants of the English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh immigrants who came to America several hundred years ago.

Life of the Ancient Celts

Life of the Ancient Celts
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Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 0778720454
ISBN-13 : 9780778720454
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Life of the Ancient Celts by : Hazel Richardson

Discover the life along the Danube and the Celtic Civilization, social life, customs, language and religion.