To the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, the Celtic warrior of the late Iron Age was the archetypal barbarian: savage, undisciplined, and bloodthirsty. In a clash of cultures that lasted almost 500 years, the rich and vibrant society in which he lived, fought, and died was virtually destroyed, becoming the stuff of myth and legend. Covering the period from the first mention of the Celts by ancient Greek writers to the Roman conquest of Britain, this book examines the Celtic warrior, his society and his place within it, and the conflicts that would eventually destroy his world. Beautifully illustrated with many examples of Celtic art and craftsmanship, this book provides a fascinating insight into a culture whose legacy has endured to the present day.
Книга "Кельты. Властители битв" известного британского автора Стивена Аллена рассказывает нам о таинственном мире древних кельтов, не исчезнувших бесследно, но оставшихся в памяти современников и потомков яростными и бесстрашными бойцами, искусными ремесленниками и почитателями прекрасного. Они сражались и побеждали, но в итоге пали перед более сильным соседом - Великим Римом. Мир кельтов ушел, но не погиб, они стали предками многих современных народов Западной Европы. /Covering the period from the first mention of the Celts by ancient Greek writers to the Roman conquest of Britain, this book examines the Celtic warrior, his society and his place within it, and the conflicts that would eventually destroy his world.
Название: Lords of Battle. The World of the Celtic Warrior
Автор: Stephen Allen
Издательство: Osprey Publishing Ltd
Год издания: 2007
ISBN: 9781841769486
Страниц: 224 pages
Язык: English
Формат: pdf
Размер: 100 Мб
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