The Ancient Celts

For two and a half thousand years the Celts have continued to fascinate those who have come into contact with them, yet their origins have remained a mystery and even today are the subject of heated debate among historians and archaeologists. In this erudite and profusely illustrated history, Barry Cunliffe explores the archaeological reality of these bold warriors and skilled craftsmen of barbarian Europe who inspired fear in the Greeks and Romans. Tracing the emergence of chiefdoms and their migrations as far as Bosnia and the Czech Republic, he assesses the disparity between the traditional and contemporary information on the Celts and offers new insight into the true identity of this ancient people.

• The Celts: A Very Short Introduction
• The Celts: A History
• Art of the Celts: From 700 BC to the Celtic revival (World of Art)
• Celts: The History and Legacy of One of the Oldest Cultures in Europe (Histories)
• Saxons, Vikings, and Celts: The Genetic Roots of Britain and Ireland
• The World of the Celts
• Britain Begins
• In Search of Ancient Ireland: The Origins of the Irish from Neolithic Times to the Coming of the English
• Druids: A Very Short Introduction
• The Celts