Menu Expand
Celtic Wales

Celtic Wales

Miranda Aldhouse-Green | Ray Howell

(2017)

Additional Information

Book Details

Abstract

Celtic Wales is about the beginnings of Wales and how the period from the Iron Age to medieval times helped shape and define the modern nation of Wales. Early Wales has a spectacular archaeological, literary and mythical heritage. This book uses archaeology and early historical documents to discuss all aspects of early Welsh society, from war to farming and from drinking habits to Druids.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Cover i
Title Page iv
Copyright v
Dedication vi
Contents viii
Acknowledgements x
List of illustrations xii
Preface xiv
Map of Wales xv
Prelude 1
1: Celtic Wales in its European Context 7
2: The First Welsh Celts: Iron Age Wales 23
3: Celts and Romans 51
4: The First Christians in Wales 85
5: The Early Medieval Period 105
6: Celtic Myths of Wales 127
Further Reading 151
Glossary 159
Index 163