The Celts - Barry Cunliffe

Category: Misc. Non-fiction
Language: English
Keywords: Ancient Very Short Introduction

Written by Barry Cunliffe
Read by Liam Gerrard
Format: M4B
Bitrate: 128 Kbps
Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins
Release date: 02-17-26

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 colorful characters as St Patrick, Cú Chulainn, and Boudica.