A unique and accessible analysis of the belief systems of the prehistoric people of Europe
#9327293 in Books 1993-04-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.54 x .71 x 6.82l; #File Name: 0750915811267 pages
Review
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. 2001 Reprint does not have the 1986 References sectionBy DamsonI purchased this book after using my campus' 1986 hardback copy so many times that I might as well own it! I was disappointed with this 2001 reprint; however; when I realized the References section in the 1986 publication was lacking in the reprint.I'm not sure if there's a specific term to describe Green's type of citation of sources in the 1986 publication; as it was the first time I'd come across such a unique system (references are to page and line where the ref. is found most often at the end of the cited line); but it was difficult to use and be certain with even then... and I can't even use the photocopied 1986 Reference pages to help with the 2001 publication to be certain I've got the correct citation since the page numbers and lines do not match up between the two.So; just a heads up. If you're interested in just the topic itself it shouldn't bother you. But if you need citations - find the 1986 version.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Finally what I was looking forBy M HustonMost books on the Celts seemed to dedicate little more than a dozen pages or so to the known religious aspects and writings regarding the Celts. Ms. Green dedicates an entire book to it; discussing what (few) accounts/perceptions contemporary literates had (and their biases) as well as archaeological findings believed to be associated with Celtic beliefs/religion.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A great overview of a tricky subjectBy Kindle CustomerHad to buy for a Druid group I'm in; but I understand why my teachers required it. While not the deepest; most academic view of the Celtics out there; Miranda Green brings the ancient lore into clearer focus. It is a great way to start studying about what is and isn't Celtic. It is a difficult subject because the history was never written and that bits that were "written" were done so by the "enemy!" The Romans documented the Celtics they met and one must take what they said about this people with a bit of a grain of salt or two. Still; Green does not fail to remind her readers of that point and often states when something she has written is "possible" "Probable" "most likely" and such. She never claims to know the "facts" for certain because; well...no one can.A quick read and a worthy one.
