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This book explains the historical factors behind Rome's overt racial prejudice against the Celts and shows at the same time the important Celtic contribution to the development of Roman culture - in weaponry and warfare, in transport technology and, above all, in the Celtic contribution to early Latin literature.
The Celts: A Very Short Introduction by Barry Cunliffe Pdf
Savage and bloodthirsty, or civilized and peaceable? The Celts have long been a subject of enormous fascination, speculation, and misunderstanding. From the ancient Romans to the present day, their real nature has been obscured by a tangled web of preconceived ideas and stereotypes. Barry Cunliffe seeks to reveal this fascinating people for the first time, using an impressive range of evidence, and exploring subjects such as trade, migration, and the evolution of Celtic traditions. Along the way, he exposes the way in which society's needs have shaped our visions of the Celts, and examines such colourful characters as St Patrick, Cú Chulainn, and Boudica. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Celts, Romans, Britons by Francesca Kaminski-Jones,Rhys Kaminski-Jones Pdf
This book investigates the ways in which ideas associated with the Celtic and the Classical have been used to construct identities (national/ethnic/regional etc.) in Britain, from the period of the Roman conquest to the present day.
Celtic Invasion of Rome Circa 387 Bc by James Francis Smith Pdf
The Celts rested in the confident knowledge that they ruled supreme, until the day that Master Druid Munli of the Helvetii tribe was summoned by the Gods; who revealed a menace emerging on the far side of the Alps. After prolonged bargaining, he gained a respite in the form of triplets; who would be born to a clan of his choosing with talents to ward off the destruction of his people. In return, Munli's spirit will be earthbound forever. Munli choose his friends Conel and Meva of the Mayri clan as the parents of the triplets. To further impress Conel with the severity of the threat, he transports him in a foretelling to Caesar's final victory in Gaul at Uxellodunum where the Roman severs the hands of all who opposed him. The triplets, Miklos born with the skills to lead an army, Unalos born with the ability to be a chieftain and Hughlos born destined to become a druid. Furthermore, Hughlos is instilled with a talent to know when his siblings are in dire need. Meanwhile in far off Rome, Julia the first born of the powerful Julian gen, scorned by her parents because of her gender and frailty, grows into a sadistic adolescent. In his desire to know more about the Romans, Conel commissions the clan's trader to return with a teacher knowledgeable about Rome. The trader, Turkos, returns with Julia, who had been sold into slavery by her mother. Meva agrees to return the girl unharmed, once she teaches them about Rome and to speak Latin. The triplets mature in their predestined roles and become heroes in song and story after their accomplishments in a victory over German invaders. Meanwhile, Meva's brother Ragenos in his travels as a mercenary rescues and befriends Danous, a bard from theParisii tribe. He returns to his Mayri home with Danous, who falls hopelessly in love with the beautiful Unalos. Accompanied by Unalos, Conel joins a trading mission to return Julia to her parents. Unalos is injured in an Alpine avalanche and left behind in the care of the Insubres tribe from whom she is kidnapped and sold into Etruscan slavery. Conel arrives in Rome after traveling with a Greek trader only to be enslaved by the Julian family. Hughlos, aware that Unalos is in dire need, leaves his druid studies, and along with the comely Katlyn begins a quest to rescue his sister. He is joined in this venture by Miklos, Danous and Roith of the Boii tribe. The group discovers that Unalos is enslaved by Vulcan, an Etruscan sculptor, and makes plans to rescue her. In the meantime, Turkos returns with the news that Conel has been enslaved by the Romans. Meva enlists a Celtic army with Ragenos as the general to cross the Alps and rescue Conel. Roith meets up with the army and redirects them to Vulcan's city, Clusium. Arruns, a Clusium businessman, bargains with Hughlos to bring Celtic warriors to assist him in gaining revenge against a rival, Lucomo. As Arruns begins his conspiracy, a Celtic army led by Ragenos arrives at the gates of his city. Upon hearing of a barbarian army descending upon Clusium, the paterfamilias of the Julian family sends a delegation to ascertain the purpose of the invasion. The Roman delegation under Quintus Fabius slays the Celtic negotiator which forces the Celtic army to look to Rome for Revenge. In the ensuing battle, the Roman Army is slaughtered at the River Allia and the Celts continue on toward Rome. In the interim, Conel, befriended by a Celt living inRome, gains his freedom and in the company of a Scythian makes his way to the Boii stronghold and from there to Meva and his Mayri home.
'This book does provide a thoroughly researched and clearly presented picture of those Celts who strayed into the classical world and of the fronge Celtic communities at the moment when they were overrun and assimilated by Rome.' - THES
The Apocalypse Gene is a novel set at Yale University. It is a work of fiction but could easily be a chilling future reality, with recent advances in gene therapy. Ryan and Nicole are students at Yale who, despite their opposite upbringings, find common ground when they discover that a brilliant genetics professor has silently altered the DNA of almost everyone. At first they refuse to believe it. How could a stunning alteration of this magnitude happen without anyone knowing? But as they probe deeper, spying on the professor, sifting through his files, they make an incredible discovery, one that terrifies them. Desperate, they try to find help, but everywhere they turn-Ryan's coach, the police, even Nicole's influential family-they find great danger. Powerful factions not only want the devastation to occur, but want control of the professor's research for their own private gain, and to them, Ryan and Nicole are simply obstacles in the way. The Apocalypse Gene is a story of the secret world of genetics, of tiny, invisible particles that might one day devastate the lives of all humans. It's a story of family bonds broken, and young love tested, a story that will occupy your thoughts long after you put it down.
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 life: dealing with the concept of 'the Celts'; when Britannia actually became 'Roman'; how the two peoples attempted to blend their culture through religion; and lastly, why the Romans had to leave. Inside you will read about... ✓ The Timeline ✓ Ancient Celtic Ethnicity, A Modern Invention ✓ The Beginnings Of Roman Britain ✓ Religion And Blending Culture In Roman Britain ✓ The Bitter End It can be difficult to explain everything from a neutral, unbiased perspective as most of the records from the time are Roman in nature, but drawing on a variety of perspectives from archaeologists and historians alike has made for a thought-provoking assessment of the era. Rome's power bestowed cities like London and York to Britannia, and their lasting influence is still visible today in places like Bath, and at Hadrian's Wall to the north. Roman Britain lingers on still.
British Celtic Warrior vs Roman Soldier by William Horsted Pdf
An illustrated study of the British tribal warriors and Roman auxiliaries who fought in three epic battles for control of Britain in the 1st century AD. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43, the tribes of the west and north resisted the establishment of a 'Roman peace', led in particular by the chieftain Caratacus. Even in the south-east, resentment of Roman occupation remained, exploding into the revolt of Boudicca's Iceni in AD 60. Roman auxiliaries from two particular peoples are known to have taken part in the invasion of Britain: the Tungrians, from what is now Belgium, and the Batavians, from the delta of the River Rhine in the modern Netherlands. From the late 80s AD, units of both the Batavians and the Tungrians were garrisoned at a fort at Vindolanda in northern Britain. The so called 'Vindolanda tablets' provide an unparalleled body of material with which to reconstruct the lives of these auxiliary soldiers in Britain. Featuring full-colour maps and specially commissioned battlescene and figure artwork plates, this book examines how both the British warriors and the Roman auxiliaries experienced the decades of conflict that followed the invasion. Their recruitment, training, leadership, motivation, culture and beliefs are compared alongside an assessment of three particular battles: the final defeat of Caratacus in the hills of Wales in AD 50; the Roman assault on the island of Mona (Anglesey) in AD 60; and the battle of Mons Graupius in Scotland in AD 83.
Before the Roman Empire, the Celts dominated central and western Europe. Highly illustrated, Celts examines the different tribes and how they lived, fought and survived as a people, revealing the truth behind the stories of naked warriors, beheadings, druids and magic.
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... AD 51 Bran is a slave, a prisoner of Rome, but dreams of one day returning to his homeland, Britannia, to fight against the Romans. When the proud young slave is overheard criticizing Rome, he is thrown into prison and faces execution the next day. Luckily, his cell mate Caratacus is a very special prisoner indeed - a British chief. He believes he has a way to save both their skins, but he'll need Bran's help. A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit. Book band: Brown Ideal for ages 7+ Quizzed for Accelerated Reader