The Celts
Uncovering the Mythic and Historic Origins of Western Culture
$69.82
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
4 January 1993
Summary
While historians have tended to accord the Celts a place of minor significance in comparison to the Romans, The Celts firmly aligns the Celtic peoples as the primary European precedent to the Greco-Roman hegemony, restoring this culture to its true importance in the development of European civilization. An expert in Celtic studies, Markale regards myth as a branch of history, and explores mythological material to reveal the culture that gave rise to it. The alternative historical vis…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780892814138 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0892814136 |
| Author: | Jean Markale |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 4 January 1993 |
| Weight: | 404g |
| Dimensions: | 230mm x 150mm x 23mm |
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“A comprehensive study of European culture that traces the shamanic, mythical, and spiritual traditions of the Western world to their roots in Celtic civilization.”
“A comprehensive study of European culture that traces the shamanic, mythical, and spiritual traditions of the Western world to their roots in Celtic civilization.” * Parabola *
About The Author
Jean Markale
Jean Markale (1928-2008), was a poet, philosopher, historian, and storyteller, who spent a lifetime researching pre-Christian and medieval culture and spirituality. He was a former specialist in Celtic studies at the Sorbonne and author of more than 40 books, including Merlin, Women of the Celts, and King of the Celts.
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