ATLAS OF THE CELTS

black gilt lettered hardcover ~ 2º (folio ~ 12"x9"). large "coffee table" book, international or priority shipping will cost extra. dustwrapper in protective brodart book jacket cover. very fine cond. looks new. like new. as new. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of markings. partially price clipped dustwrapper in fine cond. not worn or torn (would be as new but it is clipped). nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. first edition. first printing so stated. decorative celtic patterned endpapers. full color photo illustrated 1/2 title & frontis. decorative title pg. 224p. glossy pages throughout. every page illustrated in full color. " more than 300 photographs." 70 full color maps. "more than 80 specially commissioned maps and artworks. "places to visit. chronology. who's who in the celtic world. further reading. index. ancient history. medieval history. folklore. mythology. religion. archaeology. art history. ~ The Atlas of the Celts is a highly illustrated account of the history of the Celts, their expansion, decline and modern revival, their art and religion, and their impact on the Western world. It features more than 300 photographs and more than 80 specially commissioned maps and artworks. In terms of historical and geographical coverage, it is the most comprehensive reference work on the Celts. The Atlas of the Celts chronicles and maps the Celts' involvement (c.1000 BC) in salt~mining during the Late Bronze Age in Europe, their outstanding artistic achievements in pre~Roman Europe, their conflict with the Roman Empire, the role of the Celtic Church in early Christianity, and the Celtic emigration to North America in the 19th century. The Atlas of the Celts is arranged chronologically and spread~by~spread. The final chapter examines major themes such as jewellery, women, and gods. The appendices include: a detailed time chart of key events in Celtic history from 800 BC to AD 1000, an atlas of Celtic sites and museums, and a Who's Who in the Celtic World. 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. Additonal consultation was provided by Dr Jane McIntosh of the University of Cambridge. The consultants have ensured that the Atlas of the Celts provides an up~to~date approach to the history of the Celts, discussing the various modern debates within Celtic studies. The Atlas of the Celts examines the changing meaning of Celtic identity, bringing together history, archaeology, and linguistics to create a clearer picture of 'Celticity'. The Atlas of the Celts is both an indispensable reference source for school and college use, and a beautifully illustrated book for everybody interested in the enduring history of the Celts. …