Celtic Way of Life

by Curriculum Development Unit

A colorful and warlike people, constantly on the move, the Celts spread from Central Europe to Ireland, bringing with them their beliefs and customs, new crafts and skills, tools and weapons of iron and a Celtic language. Here we explore their home life, work, political structures and leisure. Illustrated with photographs of Celtic artifacts, maps, and superb, archaeologically-informed reconstruction drawings of Celtic life. Originally written by the Curriculum Development Unit of Trinity College and the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee, this book has been a favourite of adults and children for over ten years. Tourists and native alike have found it invaluable for brief yet detailed information.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Jessie]

A quick overview.

[Eoghan Ó Tuile]

This book gives a nice round picture of Celtic society.

[Robert]

It's a short book - 90 pages - so it is an overview. It gave a broad picture of what life was like 5000 BCE. Life was simple. They were hunter-gatherers and homes were made of wood from the forests. As a result, there is little in the way of ancient artifacts. Interesting and short.