The Celts

by Nora K. Chadwick

Published 25 February 1971
A history of Celtic culture in Britain from its origins to its transformation under the Romans and Saxons. The book describes the rise and spread of the Celts and their arrival in the British Isles around the 8th century BC. Chapters are devoted to literature and art, institutions and religion, and punctuate the historical narrative, providing insights into the Celtic way of life.