A Brief History of the Druids
Author | : Peter Berresford Ellis |
Publisher | : Constable |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 1841194689 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781841194684 |
Rating | : 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Brief History of the Druids written by Peter Berresford Ellis and published by Constable. This book was released on 2002 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the cult of the ancient Druids, exploring who they really were and what role they played in the Celtic world. The author's interpretation of the facts is based on both archaeological and etymological findings. Peter Berresford Ellis sifts through evidence and, with reference to the latest archaeological findings and the use of etymology, shows that the Druids have been subject to a swaythe of propaganda and myth-making through the centuries.