A Brief History of the Celts (Brief Histories)

For centuries, Celtic peoples were a major presence across Europe, and their cultures continued to exert an influence long after Roman expansion transformed the continent. Their history, art, beliefs and legends remain central to our understanding of Iron Age Europe and its enduring cultural legacy.

Peter Berresford Ellis offers an accessible overview of the Celtic world, examining its origins, societies, rulers, art, medicine, religion, mythology and material culture. Drawing on historical evidence and archaeological discoveries, the book provides a broad introduction to the peoples conventionally known as the Celts and the complex societies they created.