A renowned classicist and historian tells the story of the Greek philosopher Posidonius, who traveled widely and gave the Roman world the first objective account of the lives of the ancient Celts.
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A renowned classicist and historian tells the story of the Greek philosopher Posidonius, who traveled widely and gave the Roman world the first objective account of the lives of the ancient Celts.
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As New in As New jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7? "-9? " tall; Type: Hardback Hardcover BCE Book and Dust Jacket As New. A account of a Greek philosopher Posidonius B. C. and his journey ib the first century B.C. from his home on the island of Rhodes to Rome, the hearto fht expanding Roman Empire dominating the Mediterranean; from there he decided to investigate the mysterious world of the Celts, who were said to be savages and cannibals. His journey was one of the great adnentures of the ancient world. He went deep into Celt country in Gaul--and discovered a sophisticated peope who studied the stars, composed poetry and venerated a priestly caste known as the Druids. When he returned home, he wrote a book about his travels amont the Celts. Thanks to him, the world has a recording of a way of life soon to disappear. 221 pages. 5.5 x 8.5 inches. 2006, Simon & Schuster, New York.
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Very Good. Hardcover with dust jacket, tight, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, corners bumped, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. With remainder mark. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Collectible Fine First Edition Hardcover Fine Dust Jacket NOT a remainder copy NOT a LIbrary copy. Price intact on jacket. A good journey among the Celtic Druids in Spain and Greece and Galatia and the invasions of Rome and their interaction with Gauls and Britons. Collectible condition. See our Three Geese in Flight Celtic Book Scans.