The Celts: Uncovering the Mythic and Historic Origins of Western Culture

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Description: While historians have tended to accord the Celts a place of minor significance in comparison to the Romans, The Celts firmly aligns the Celtic peoples as the primary European precedent to the Greco-Roman hegemony, restoring this culture to its true importance in the development of European civilization. An expert in Celtic studies, Markale regards myth as a branch of history, and explores mythological material to reveal the culture that gave rise to it. The alternative historical vision that emerges is both convincing and exciting. • One of the most comprehensive treatments of Celtic civilization ever written. • A cornerst ... (more)

Manufacturer: Inner Traditions
Release date: 1 April 1993
ISBN-10 : 0892814136 | ISBN-13: 9780892814138

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