War, Women, and Druids: Eyewitness Reports and Early Accounts of the Ancient Celts

by Philip Freeman

Book Overview

"The ancient Celts capture the modern imagination as do few other people of classical times. Naked barbarians charging the Roman legions, Druids performing sacrifices of unspeakable horror, women fighting beside their men and even leading armies--these, along with stunning works of art, are the images most of us call to mind when we think of the Celts," observes Philip Freeman. "And for the most part, these images are firmly based in the descriptions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292718365
• ISBN13: 9780292718364
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.6" x 8.4"