The Celtic World [BOX SET] (Paperback)

by Miranda Green (Author) "The study of the testimony of language concerning the early Celts has in recent years reached a new and exciting stage of vitality, for all..." (more)
Key Phrases: cult loci, des trebtha, cult foci, Roman Britain, British Archaeological Reports, Celtic Europe (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Green (Celtic Myths, Univ. of Texas Pr., 1994) brings together an impressive group of European, British, and American scholars to cover the spectrum of Celtic life. The weighty tome provides discussions on language, literature, archaeology, art, economics, religion, and daily life among these ancient people. Each chapter has its own list of references, which, unfortunately, are not compiled into a comprehensive bibliography. That each chapter has a different author is both a strength and a weakness of the work. It can be jarring to move from one writing style to another, but the variety of perspectives and opinions is fascinating. The index (not seen) will be essential to use this work effectively since some subjects receive attention in several chapters. Recommended for all academic libraries and public libraries with interest in this subject.?Pamela A. Grudzien, Central Michigan Univ., Mt. Pleasant
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Review
". . . a magnificent collection of articles on the multiple aspects of Celtic culture by prominent specialists . . . This voluminous compendium offers a unique source of data on everything relating to Celtic civilization and should take a place of honor in the library of every interested scholar." -- The Journal of Indo-European Studies

". . . an excellent summary of the current state of Celtic studies. That it does not provide an easy answer to who the Celts were or exactly what elements define their culture--if there was a uniform Celtic culture--is a reflection of the dynamic nature of the evidence and of scholarship." -- Archaeology

"The book is a must-have for the serious Celtophile.." -- New Age Retailer

"This collection is the most erudite of the recent publications [on the Celts] and often makes reference to other studies." -- R. M. Rowlett, University of Missouri

. . . a magnificent collection of articles on the multiple aspects of Celtic culture by prominent specialists . . . This voluminous compendium offers a unique source of data on everything relating to Celtic civilization and should take a place of honor in the library of every interested scholar.
–The Journal of Indo-European Studies

. . . an excellent summary of the current state of Celtic studies. That it does not provide an easy answer to who the Celts were or exactly what elements define their culture--if there was a uniform Celtic culture--is a reflection of the dynamic nature of the evidence and of scholarship.
–Archaeology

A massive and authoritative collection of essays ... a matchless, Europe-wide account of who the Celts were, what they created and how they lived. - New Statesman and Society

The book is a must-have for the serious Celtophile..
–New Age Retailer

This collection is the most erudite of the recent publications [on the Celts] and often makes reference to other studies.
–R. M. Rowlett, University of Missouri

This volume [has] a number of very positive features to recommend it.
–American Journal of Archaeology

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Product Details

• Paperback: 864 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; New edition edition (May 8, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415146275
• ISBN-13: 978-0415146272
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.8 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,143,016 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A supremely worthwhile resource, October 28, 2001

By	Jane Raeburn "Jane Raeburn" (Wells, ME United States) - See all my reviews

The field of Celtic scholarship has made some remarkable advances in recent years, and these articles offer a wonderful glimpse into a realm of information too often confined to the pages of academic journals. The writing is scholarly, but each article often points the way toward other resources on the same topic. I was particularly intrigued by Peter J. Reynolds' account of a typical agricultural year in the Celtic world, based on his experience running a re-created Iron Age farm.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent but not for the beginner, April 7, 2005

By	Hallstatt Prince (MA. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Celtic World (Hardcover)

Four and a half stars.
A comprehensive work using some many recent archeological discoveries. It is a great work if somewhat pedantic and should have more footnotes than it does. Some readers may be annoyed too that some chapters use second hand sources. And like Kruta's book on the Celts some of the essays are somewhat uneven in their quality. Certain chapters focus too much on arcana while others are down right confusing. It is also uneven in presenting scant information on the Hallstatt period. It is not recommend for those studying Celtic art as it lacks any color photographs. It is not the type of book that one reads through in one sitting. Still it is a great reference work.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference and in depth look at celtic research, November 7, 1999

By A Customer

This book is chock full of information. The articles are organized according to subject matter. I like the book because it gives a wide discussion of many differing aspects of celtic historical research. I have used it extensively to flesh out characters and background in writing and discussion with others with same interests as myself in celtic history. I would reccommend it wholeheartedly to any scholar in this area of research.