Historical Atlas Of The Celtic World

by Angus Konstam

The remarkable Celtic culture once encompassed most of western Europe; even after centuries of invasion and conquest it flourished in remote corners of the continent. This book is a beautifully illustrated survey of Celtic society, its history and belief, from its origins to the present day. Historical Atlas of the Celtic World traces the development of Celtic religion and mythology, and describes the flowering of their unique metalwork, sculpture, and illumination. The book draws on this superb legacy and interweaves it with a scholarly examination of Celtic culture, landscape, and history, ending in the Celtic revival of the past century. Millions claim a Celtic ancestry and are fascinated by the unique culture of their predecessors. This exquisitely illustrated book provides an expertly crafted view into the Celtic past, while emphasising the relevance of Celtic culture and identity today.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Ebooks, Reference, Ancient History, Maps

191 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Angus Konstam is a Scottish writer of popular history. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland and raised on the Orkney Islands, he has written more than a hundred books on maritime history, naval history, historical atlases, with a special focus on the history of piracy.

Reviews

[Ron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great resource.
I'm prejudiced. I love maps. The more maps a book has the better rating it'll get from me. Get over it.

[Kirsten · Rating 4 out of 5]

Das Buch führt den Leser von den vorgeschichtlichen Steinkreisen über die Haltstattkultur bis zur Christianisierung Irlands und dem Ende der keltischen Kultur.
Das klingt nach viel Information und ich war zunächst skeptisch als ich das Buch in der Hand hatte. Es ist nicht sehr dick und ich habe mich gefragt, wie ausführlich und genau es dann sein kann.

Angus Konstam hat meiner Meinung nach den Spagat zwischen Information und Spannung geschafft. Natürlich kann er nicht immer so in die Tiefe gehen wie man das von einem Sachbuch erwartet. Trotzdem schreibt er nicht oberflächlich. Jedes Kapitel ist einem anderen Thema gewidmet: Stämme, Mythologie, Glauben, Kunst... Er gibt einen guten Überblick über die vielschichtige Welt der Kelten. Dazu gibt es noch Literaturtipps und Tipps, in welchen Museen man einzelne Kunstgegenstände sehen kann.

Ein guter Anfang, wenn man in diese interessante Welt eintauchen möchte. Aber durchaus auch geeignet für jemand wie mich, der schon etwas darüber weiß. Denn ich habe auch das eine oder andere Neue gelernt.

[Jbondandrews · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would have given this another star but there were too many errors. Suttee only happened in India. There were no priests among the Celts, both men and women were druids. The Anglo-Saxons were not necessarily the English, witchcraft (has not been mentioned before with regards to the Celts), Guy Fawkes in my opinion has nothing to do with the Celts.

[Vânia Moreira · Rating 5 out of 5]

O livro mais completo que li sobre os celtas, fazendo alusão às suas origens, expansão, costumes, modo de vida, religião, herança... As imagens e mapas que adornam este livro também são indispensáveis à compreensão de um conjunto de povos / tribos que ficaram conhecidos por bárbaros e selvagens, mas que não foram nada disso.
Gostei imenso!

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Interesting history. Beautiful artwork and pictures. It's good to know where you come from.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautify art work! This book is very rare. I don't know the original price but I have found it listed on the internet from $35 plus shipping all the way to $150 plus shipping. If you find it at a reasonable price, grab it. Major booksellers are frequently sold out.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Höchst informativ, dadurch aber leider auch schwierig zu lesen.