{"product_id":"2026200007658-secondhand-the-celts","title":"The Celts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work of historical scholarship, The Celts presents a sweeping and authoritative account of one of Europe's most fascinating ancient civilizations, tracing their origins, migrations, and cultural achievements across the ancient world. Nora Chadwick chronicles the rise of Celtic society from its earliest roots in Central Europe through its remarkable spread across the British Isles, Gaul, and beyond, drawing on archaeology, linguistics, and classical sources to construct a vivid portrait of a people long misunderstood. The work details the rich oral traditions, religious practices, and artistic accomplishments of the Celts, with particular attention to the role of the druids and the bardic tradition in preserving and transmitting Celtic culture. Written with both scholarly rigor and an accessible, engaging tone, it argues persuasively that the Celts were not a peripheral or barbaric people, but a sophisticated civilization whose legacy endures in the languages, myths, and identities of modern Europe. This remains an essential and enduring introduction to Celtic studies, indispensable for students, historians, and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887878975707,"sku":"2026200007658-SECONDHAND","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/cfa923d6-a58a-49c6-b752-4c336a2ba908.png?v=1781747561","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007658-secondhand-the-celts","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}