The Archaeology of Celtic Britain and Ireland: c.AD 400 - 1200

ISBN-13:	9780521547406
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	06/29/2006
Pages:	422
Sales rank:	246,025
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x 0.87(d)

The image of the Celt is one of the most emotive in the European past, evoking pictures of warriors, feasts, and gentle saints and scholars. This comprehensive and fully-illustrated book, first published in 2006, re-appraises the archaeology of the Celtic-speaking areas of Britain and Ireland from the late fourth to the twelfth century AD, a period in which the Celts were a leading cultural force in northern Europe. Drawing on recent scientific advances, the book provides a new perspective on the economy, settlement, material culture, art and technological achievements of the early medieval Celts and re-examines their interaction with the Romans and Vikings. Including a full survey of artefacts and archaeological sites, from memorial stones to monasteries, this is essential reading for any student or scholar with an interest in Celtic archaeology, history or culture.