The Celts - Bronze Age to New Age (Paperback)

The Celts - from their dark origin to the present day.

• Takes the story of the Celts right up to the present
• Compares archaeology to national mythology
• Covers continental Europe, Britain, Ireland and the present day Diaspora to the Americas, Australasia and South Africa

Tracing the mysterious Celts from their dark origins to the present, John Hayward paints a brilliantly evocative picture of the birth, death and rebirth of one of the most important peoples of European history. He explores their beliefs, cultures and arts as well as their warring and expansion. A resurgence of Celtic identity, particularly in Britain and Europe, has revitalized interest in Celtic history. At the same time, developments in genetics and archaeology have led to it becoming an arena of controversy. John Hayward explores the changing identity of Europe's Celtic speaking peoples through history, both as they saw themselves and as others saw them. Covering continental Europe, Britain and Ireland, and the present day Celtic global diaspora, this is a vibrant and meticulously researched account.

John Haywood is a freelance historical writer. His many books include "The Vikings" (Sutton, 2000, ISBN 0500019827), "Historical Atlas of the Celtic World"(Thames and Hudson, 2001, ISBN 0500051097 ), "Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings "(Penguin, 1995, ISBN 0140513280) and many more.