Release Date:- 2021-08-02
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The Celts have always been seen to walk between the world of the living and a world driven by magic, passion, and fantasy. To those who want to venture down the rabbit hole, Alastar MacTire takes us on a walk through the history of the Celtic Nations..
Release Date:- 2016-09-08
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The gifted W.B. Yeats wrote of his own people "...even a newspaperman, if you entice him into a cemetery at midnight, will believe in phantoms, for everyone is a visionary if you scratch him deep enough. But the Celt, unlike any other, is a visionary..
Release Date:- 2015-03-16
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The part played by the Celtic race as a formative influence in the history, the literature, and the art of the people inhabiting the British Islands—a people which from that centre has spread its dominions over so vast an area of the earth's surface—has..
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This book deals with the history and migrations of Celtic people. In that remote age of which no personal records remain, but whose history may be derived from the known dispersion of men and languages, we find that the Celtics, first of the Indo-European..
Release Date:- 1914-01-01
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In dealing with the subject of 'Celtic Religion' the first duty of the writer is to explain the sense in which the term 'Celtic' will be used in this work. It will be used in reference to those countries and districts which, in historic times, have been..
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Medieval Welsh literature is filled with references to non-human peoples who have visited Britain. There are the people of Annwfn, the ‘Eingl’ (angels), the Coranieid and the family of Llwyd Cil Coed. Some were friendly and some were hostile but all..
Release Date:- 2012-08-01
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Sometimes referred to as "the work of angels" because of their elaborate spirals, interlacings, and knotwork, Celtic designs have long been used to create fine art. Their distinctive patterns have appeared on stone- and metalwork, in jewelry, and on magnificent..
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For centuries the Celts held sway in Europe. Even after their conquest by the Romans, their culture remained vigorous, ensuring that much of it endured to feed an endless fascination with Celtic history and myths, artwork and treasures. A foremost authority..
Release Date:- 2020-11-07
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Discover the vibrant and tumultuous history of Ireland with our new book! From ancient kingdoms to modern politics, this comprehensive guide will take you on a journey through the Emerald Isle's rich past. Get lost in the stories of heroes and rebels,..
Release Date:- 2017-02-10
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HistoryThe Secrets of Ancient Civilizations and Great Empires that Shaped Modern WorldCurious on the past and how it still influences the present and perhaps even the future? Interested on the role those ancient civilizations played in shaping the world, a..
Release Date:- 2006-12-14
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Discover the truth behind the myths of the Emerald IsleForget about shamrocks, leprechans, and all that blarney; 101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish History dispels the myths and tells the true story of the Irish.Inside, you'll learn about:• Live..
Release Date:- 2021-02-12
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The story of a football club born in a poverty-stricken corner of Glasgow—and its powerful rise to champion status and worldwide renown. Celtic is a club like no other. Its story is a unique one, of a football club founded to raise money to hel..
Release Date:- 2008-12-17
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People of many denominations find spiritual meaning and inspiration in the wisdom of the Celtic tribes. The Celtic path of wisdom incorporates Druidism, early Christianity, and ancient Celtic myth and lore. This guide includes discussion of the follow..
Release Date:- 2020-12-17
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Celtic Mythology: History of Celts, Religion, Archaeological Finds, Legends & Myths' presents a rich tapestry of the Celtic spirit, captured through a series of authoritative texts. The anthology spans a variety of literary styles, balancing ancient..
Release Date:- 2014-01-31
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There is currently a huge resurgence of interest in genealogy and in searching out one's roots. People are keen to delve back to early civilisations from which family ancestors came, hence the fascination with all things Celtic. Drawn from legend, place..
Release Date:- 2023-10-01
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One of professional basketball's most iconic franchises, the Boston Celtics—along with the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, both of whom have been the subject of "50 Greatest" treatments by sports historian Robert W. Cohen—represent a multistate..
Release Date:- 2012-10-17
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This 1815 volume contains a critical history of the Celtic religion, including an an account of the Druids with the history of Abaris and Hyperborian, the priest of the sun. This book was created from a scan of the original artifact, and as such the ..
Release Date:- 2025-03-31
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Celtic Mythology explores the rich tapestry of Celtic beliefs, druids, and legendary figures, revealing their surprising and continued influence on modern culture. While complete written records from the Celts are scarce, archaeological findings and accounts..
Release Date:- 2013-04-29
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A compact history of Ireland from the Celts to 2020, this illustrated e-book (now in a second, revised edition) was written for people who want a quick overview of the subject or want to fill in the gaps in their knowledge. Concise but comprehensive,..
Release Date:- 2013-06-26
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The construction principles of Celtic art were re-discovered in the middle of the 20th century by George Bain. Until his writing, the intricate knots, interlacings, and spirals used in illuminating The Book of Kells and in decorating craftwork and jewelry..
Release Date:- 2016-06-09
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This book takes a holistic look at Roman Britain, from the events leading up to its official inception in AD 43 until the Romans left the Isle entirely around AD 409. The timeline is straightforward, and each chapter delves into some aspect of Romano-British..
Release Date:- 2012-10-10
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This classic study by a distinguished scholar recounts the ancient tales of Ireland and Wales. Written in a highly readable style, it will delight neophytes as well as those well versed in Celtic folklore with its lively tales of romance and love, of..
Release Date:- 2018-04-01
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How do you draw Celtic knotwork? What are the secrets of keys? Are there tricks for drawing Celtic spirals? What do these mysterious patterns actually mean? Who drew them? Where did they come from? In this exquisite pocket book, author and artist Adam..
Release Date:- 2012-01-19
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From the dawn of history to the decline of the Celtic Tiger - how Ireland has been shaped over the centuries.Ireland has been shaped by many things over the centuries: geography, war, the fight for liberty. A Brief History of Ireland is the perfect int..
Release Date:- 2004-01-01
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There's more to being Irish than kissing a Blarney Stone!Few places on earth match Ireland's romantic attraction and historical legacy. Every year, millions of visitors flock to the ancient sites and burgeoning cities of this enchanted island to immerse ..
Release Date:- 2020-01-19
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The northern part of Great Britain is now called Scotland, but it was not called so till the Scots, a Celtic people, came over fromIreland and gave their name to it. The Romans who first mention it in history speak of it as Caledonia. There are two po..
Release Date:- 2012-08-01
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With great skill and flair, Dutch artist Co Spinhoven has translated the stirring imagery of traditional Celtic art into a collection of 130 exciting and versatile stencil designs. With them, graphic artists and craftspeople can bring to their work the..
Release Date:- 2023-03-17
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Few surviving Celtic myths bear any resemblance to their originals. In the course of time they have been infused with romance, pseudohistory and Christian theory. Stories of Ireland and Wales have been combined with tales of love, war and slaughterdeeds..
Release Date:- 2011-01-13
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Royally confused about kings and queens? Never sure what happened when? Or where — England, Scotland, Ireland, or Wales? Learn the people and events that shaped British historyBritish History For Dummies, 3rd Edition is full of rip-roaring stories of..
