The Archaeology of Celtic Britain and Ireland

c.AD 400 - 1200

Lloyd Laing author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:29th Jun '06

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This book, first published in 2006, surveys the archaeology of the Celtic-speaking areas of Britain and Ireland, AD 400 to 1200.

The image of the Celt is one of the most emotive in the European past, evoking pictures of warriors, feasts, saints and scholars. This 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.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.

'… useful for the student or academic needing an easy and quick answer …' Journal of Medieval Archaeology
'… a useful mine for information …' The Innes Review

ISBN: 9780521547406

Dimensions: 246mm x 189mm x 22mm

Weight: 750g

422 pages