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Author(s): Stephen Allen
ISBN(s): 9781841769486, 1841769487
Edition: 1st. British
File Details: PDF, 100.14 MB
Year: 2007
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1841769487 
ISBN 13: 9781841769486
Author: Stephen Allen

To the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, the Celtic warrior of the late Iron Age was the archetypal barbarian: savage, undisciplined, and bloodthirsty. In a clash of cultures that lasted almost 500 years, the rich and vibrant society in which he lived, fought, and died was virtually destroyed, becoming the stuff of myth and legend.

Covering the period from the first mention of the Celts by ancient Greek writers to the Roman conquest of Britain, this book examines the Celtic warrior, his society and his place within it, and the conflicts that would eventually destroy his world. Beautifully illustrated with many examples of Celtic art and craftsmanship, this book provides a fascinating insight into a culture whose legacy has endured to the present day.

Lords of Battle The World of the Celtic Warrior 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: The Celts – An Introduction to the Warrior Culture
Who Were the Celts?

Geographic Spread and Tribal Divisions

The Warrior Ethos in Celtic Society

The Role of Mythology and Religion in Shaping Warrior Ideals

Part I: The Celtic Warrior – Society and Identity
Chapter 2: The Making of a Celtic Warrior
The Celtic Rite of Passage: From Youth to Warrior

Weapons and Armor: Tools of the Celtic Fighter

Training and Warfare Skills

Gender and Warrior Roles: Female Warriors and Mythical Heroines

Chapter 3: The Warrior’s Code – Honor, Loyalty, and the Tribe
The Concept of Honor in Celtic Warfare

Loyalty to Chiefs and Kings

Warrior Bands and Their Social Structure

The Role of Leadership and Charismatic Commanders

Chapter 4: Celtic Battle Tactics and Strategy
The Celtic Battlefield: Terrain and Formation

Hit-and-Run Tactics and Guerilla Warfare

The Role of Chariots in Combat

The Psychological Warfare of Celtic Warriors

Part II: The Celtic Warrior in Battle
Chapter 5: Weaponry of the Celtic Warrior
Swords, Spears, and Axes: The Warrior’s Arsenal

Shields, Armor, and Protective Gear

The Celtic Longbow and Slingshots

Tools of Torture and Execution: The Darker Side of Celtic Battle

Chapter 6: Great Celtic Battles and Campaigns
The Battle of Gergovia (52 BC): Vercingetorix vs. Julius Caesar

The Sack of Rome: The Gallic Invasion of 390 BC

The Celtic Wars of Britain and Ireland

The Fall of the Celts: Defeat at the Hands of the Romans

Chapter 7: Celtic Warfare and Roman Confrontation
The Roman View of Celtic Warriors

The Difference Between Roman and Celtic Military Tactics

The Celtic Resistance to Roman Conquest

The Battle of Alesia (52 BC): Vercingetorix’s Last Stand

Part III: The Legacy of the Celtic Warrior
Chapter 8: The Role of Celtic Warriors in Myth and Legend
The Warrior as Hero: Tales of Cú Chulainn and Other Heroes

The Influence of Celtic Myths on Later European Literature

The Symbolism of the Celtic Warrior in Modern Popular Culture

Chapter 9: The End of the Celtic Warrior Age
The Romanization of the Celts

The Legacy of the Celtic Warrior in the Medieval Period

The Integration of Celtic Warriors into Christian Kingships

Chapter 10: Rediscovering the Celtic Warrior
Archaeological Findings and the Revival of Interest

Celtic Warrior Imagery in Modern Times

Celtic Warrior Societies and Reenactment Groups

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