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Atlas of the Celts [Hardcover]

Barry Raftery (Author), Jane McIntosh (Author)
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)


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September 1, 2001

Atlas of the Celts details (in words, illustrations and maps) the history of the Celts, their expansion, decline and modern revival, their art and religion, and their impact on the Western world. It offers the most comprehensive coverage of the Celts.

The Atlas of the Celts is arranged chronologically and spread-by-spread and there is a special section on Celtic culture (such as jewelry, clothing and mythology). The conclusion discusses some of the recent debates on Celtic identity. The appendices include: a detailed timeline of key dates in Celtic history, an atlas of Celtic sites and museums, a Who's Who in the Celtic world, drawings of Celtic ornaments, glossaries of Celtic terms and names, a gazetteer, and an index.

The Atlas of the Celts includes a foreword by Dr. Barry Raftery, Professor of Celtic Studies at University College Dublin. Dr. Raftery acted as principal consultant editor on the Atlas of the Celts.

Additional consultation was provided by Dr. Jane McIntosh of the University of Cambridge. The consultants have ensured that the Atlas of the Celts is an indispensable reference source for home, school and college use. Its maps, color photographs, artwork and diagrams ensure that it will appeal to everybody who is interested in the enduring history of the Celts.


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New archaeological evidence calls for a reexamination of the Celts. These two beautifully illustrated thematic atlases are very similar and in many cases use identical illustrations. Atlas of the Celts spends more time on modern history and has better indexing, but both are very well done. RBB
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A lavishly illustrated and fact-filled volume ... beautifully illustrated, interesting, and well written. (Booklist 20020301)

Very attractive, lavishly illustrated work. (Agnes H. Widder American Reference Book Annual 20020101)

A very accessible primer, it's a treasure trove of wonderful information, full of illustrations and, of course, maps. (Globe and Mail 20011124)

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Firefly Books (September 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 155297541X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1552975411
  • Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.3 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,057,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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2.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to the Celts, but ..., October 12, 2001
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This is a well-illustrated book and a good introduction to Celtic history - but an atlas it is not! The maps are really poor, neither particularly informative nor attractive to look at. One would have expected much better of Philips, and the author must be disappointed in them.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars With maps and color illustrations, December 10, 2001
This review is from: Atlas of the Celts (Hardcover)
Maps, color illustrations, and text outline the history of the Celtics, from their religion and expansion to their art and lasting impact on the West. There are plenty of Celtic history titles on the market; but few with the color and clear organization of this atlas: if only one were to be selected for a collection, Atlas Of The Celts would be a top contender.
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