The Celtic World: An Illustrated History 700 B.C. to the Present (Illustrated Histories (Hippocrene)) [Hardcover]

Patrick Lavin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Illustrated Histories (Hippocrene) | Publication Date: June 1999

Lavin leads the reader on an entertaining and informative journey through 150 captivating pages of Celtic history, culture, and tradition. This is a book to be enjoyed by all readers, from young scholars to those simply interested in Celtic history. Here is the perfect gift idea, a reference guide for travellers, and a concise yet insightful survey of Celtic history.

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About the Author

Patrick Lavin

Product Details

• Hardcover: 190 pages
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books (June 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078180731X
• ISBN-13: 978-0781807319
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,404,045 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Patrick Lavin is an avid Celtic history enthusiast who devotes his retirement years to researching Celtic history and writing nonfiction books and magazine articles

Patrick was born in County Roscommon, Ireland. He immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1954 and has lived in the United States since 1960. He graduated from California State University, Northridge and has studied government administration and congressional affairs at the National Institute of Public Affairs in Washington, D.C. He is retired from a career with the United States government.

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Celtic World, November 26, 1999

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John R. Dineen (Manitowoc WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Celtic World: An Illustrated History 700 B.C. to the Present (Illustrated Histories (Hippocrene)) (Hardcover)

Patrick Lavin's 'The Celtic World' is a must reading for all aficionados of Celtic heritage. His obvious lengthly research of this ancient and famous culture comes to life through his entertaining literary writing style and his intense interest in his subject matter. Drawing mainly on classical sources, and occasionally on archaeology and Celtic traditions, Lavin outlines a history of Celtic people from their emergence as a distinct culture to their literary renaissance in nineteenth century Ireland.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, informative volume on Irish history, April 18, 2001

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Annie R. Brown - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Celtic World: An Illustrated History 700 B.C. to the Present (Illustrated Histories (Hippocrene)) (Hardcover)

This is a great, easy to read book with a depth of information on Irish history. I would recommend it to anyone traveling to Ireland as a handbook which will enrich their experience.

12 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very thorough treatment of the Celtic heritage, September 8, 1999

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John L. Hoh Jr. "Author and Theologian" (Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Celtic World: An Illustrated History 700 B.C. to the Present (Illustrated Histories (Hippocrene)) (Hardcover)

Loved the thorough treatment Mr. Lavin gives the Celts in "The Celtic World." If anyone enjoyed Thomas Cahill's "How the Irish Saved Civilization," they will enjoy this volume as well.