The Destruction Of The Druids

By W. Winwood Reade

Book Overview

""The Destruction of the Druids"" is a historical non-fiction book written by W. Winwood Reade. The book explores the history of the ancient Celtic religion of Druidism and its eventual destruction at the hands of the Roman Empire. Reade examines the origins of the Druids, their beliefs and practices, and their role in Celtic society. He also delves into the Roman conquest of Britain and the conflicts that arose between the Druids and the Roman invaders. The book provides a detailed account of the Roman campaign to suppress Druidism, which included the destruction of sacred sites and the persecution of Druids. Reade draws on a variety of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and accounts from Roman historians, to provide a comprehensive and informative overview of this fascinating period in history. ""The Destruction of the Druids"" is a must-read for anyone interested in Celtic history, ancient religions, or the Roman Empire.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Veil of Isis or Mysteries of the Druids, by W. Winwood Reade. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103102.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162842326
• ISBN13: 9781162842325
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"