The Celts (Penguin History)

Although there is no written record of their prehistoric culture, the Celtic people left behind much archaeological and anthropological evidence of a way of life that was highly evolved. Tracing this evolution from their arrival in the British Isles in about the eighth century B.C. to the gradual transformation of the Celtic culture under Roman and Saxon rule, this celebrated masterpiece introduces us to a proud and independent civilization rich in religion, art, and literature yet shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. Barry Cunliffe's new chapter discusses the origins of the Celts and gives a fascinating overview of the current issues under debate among scholars in the field.