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 ...
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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.
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Good. Ex-Library Book. Has usual library markings and stamps inside. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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Good. Size: 9x7x1; First edition with full number line. Hardback with dust jacket in good condition! Some wear to dust jacket, including a small tear near top of spine, and an inscription inside front cover by former owner. Also prior owner has embossed a number of pages with his initials. Overall, book is in good condition and still a good reading copy.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Size: 9 3/4"; NOT an ex library book. Clean interior pages. Dust jacket has no chips or tears, price is printed on rear of jacket.
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As New in As New dust jacket. 1841769487. This book is like new; no remainder marks. Appears to have been gently used. Inside pages are clean.; World of the Warrior; 9.60 X 7.60 X 1 inches; 224 pages.
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Like New. Size: 9x7x1; Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Clean, unmarked pages. From the library of Richard J. Sommers. Dr. Sommers was a military historian at the U.S. Army Military History Institute. Sommers authored a number of books on the Civil War, notably The Siege at Petersburg, and taught for 44 years.
